It was announced yesterday that the Supercommittee failed to reach an agreement to cut the budget, but then leaders of both the House and Senate Ag Committees did reach an agreement to shave dollars as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Producers Encouraged to Log On or Visit FL NRCS Offices
Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez encourages producers to find out more about what conservation assistance may be available to them by either visiting a local NRCS field office or logging on to the FL NRCS website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Reform Efforts Need to Focus on Preparation of Veggies
John Keeling with the National Potato Council says any reform efforts aimed at improving nutrition in school meal programs needs to be focused on the preparation of vegetables instead of singling any one particular veggie out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Growers And Researchers Expect A Lot From Rootstocks
At a recent Citrus Research Field Day originating in Lake Alfred, University of Florida scientist Jude Grosser told growers about the many attributes he and other researchers are seeking in new rootstocks. Suitability for use in new Advanced Citrus Production Systems and the ability to survive and produce fruit in the face of HLB and other diseases are among the …
Holidays Are Big For Fresh Florida Citrus – Official Tells How Big
A large amount of fresh Florida citrus is shipped from around Thanksgiving through Christmas each season. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell tells how big this season is for the fresh industry, why so much fruit is shipped, and which varieties are most popular during the holiday stretch. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! …
Citrus Workers May Not Come From Mexico Soon, NCAE VP says
As soon as 2015, the majority of citrus and other farm workers may not come from Mexico as they do now, says Frank Gasperini, vice president of the National Council of Agricultural Employers. Gasperini, in Florida recently to participate in a labor compliance seminar, also ponders where ag workers will come from in the future and what language they’ll speak. …
This IS a Nutty Issue
This is a strong complaint among consumers. Everett Griner looks into pecan and peanut prices and possibly why they are escalating at such a rapid pace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
Corn Growers Disappointed Joint Committee Has Failed to Act
WASHINGTON (November 21, 2011) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction’s failure to produce a deficit reduction plan: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
No Action will Affect New Farm Bill & Renewable Energy Grants
The news coming out of Washington is not good in efforts by the Super Committee to come to an agreement concerning the federal deficit, as Tyron Spearman has information on how this will affect the writing of a new farm bill along with an update concerning energy grants from USDA. Farm Bill: Download Audio Grants: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Website Helps Dairy Producers Purchase Cottonseed
There is a website designed specifically for dairy producers looking to buy cottonseed as Tom Wedegaertner with Cotton Incorporated said through the Cottonseed Marketplace you can connect with sellers of whole cottonseed and request a quote. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …