Specialty Crops Receiving Special Attention in Senate Hearing

The Senate was paying some special attention to specialty crops during a Senate Ag hearing focused on the role specialty crops and organics play in American agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

USDA Makes Funds Available for Producers & Peanut Calendar

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that due to the high demand for guaranteed farm ownership and direct farm operating funds, USDA has transferred appropriated funds to meet the urgent credit needs of producers, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with next week’s peanut calendar of events. Funds: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Donations Actively Sought By Citrus Research Foundation

Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning in this interview discusses a recent $250,000 donation from Florida’s Natural Growers as well as fundraising efforts in conjunction with the University of Florida Foundation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …

Farming Facts

Today’s farmers are facing huge responsibilities. Everett Griner tells us what some of these are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …

How Will Debt Ceiling Talks Affect Farm Bill Talks?

The debt ceiling is the number one issue in Washington right now and House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas explains how those discussions could affect agriculture and more specifically the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

U.S. Just Now Entering Heart of the Hurricane Season

The tropics have been relatively quiet so far, but USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says we are just now getting into the real heart of the hurricane season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Listing Calories Alters Food Choices

A new study has shown that one in six customers will change their order selection when the menu they are ordering from list the calorie information for the items. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Posted Price Rises Again & Ag Budget Cuts Looming

The peanut posted price went up again this week as Tyron Spearman has the numbers along with the latest on what’s being discussed concerning the budget for agriculture. Price: Download Audio Budget: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

FDOC Director Ken Keck to Resign

Kevin Bouffard of The Ledger reports that Marty McKenna, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, confirmed today that Ken Keck will resign as executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. The commission is scheduled to discuss an interim executive director and a search for a permanent replacement at a teleconference Wednesday. Keck has served as executive director since May …

FL NRCS Implements Programs through Partnerships

Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they value partnerships with various groups and what they do for landowners across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …