Former Ag Chair and Ranking Republican Saxby Chambliss voted with the majority of Senators to continue the 45 cent ethanol tax credit. However, he says he will not support another extension of the credit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Beef Checkoff Important for the Industry
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Marcia Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia believes in the checkoff and what it does not only for their operation but for the industry as a whole. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
FL Growth Management Agency Prepares to Close
Here is a release from the News Service of Florida: By LILLY ROCKWELL and MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 14, 2011……After 42 years, the Department of Community Affairs, which is charged with monitoring housing and commercial development in Florida, will cease to exist. Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill (SB 2156) Tuesday that dismantles …
Investing in the Farm
Everett Griner tells us what is and can be done on the farm in the southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Administration has Concerns Regarding Ag Appropriations Bill
The Obama Administration has now weighed in on the Ag Appropriations Bill, which according to them provides insufficient funding for a number of programs in a way that undermines core government functions and investments key to economic growth and job creation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
The Facts Behind the Higher Retail Food Prices
This quarters Marketbasket survey from The American Farm Bureau Federation reveals what most consumers already know, that retail food prices at the supermarket have significantly increased during the second quarter of 2011. The following reports give more insights on what is behind the price increase and what is expected to come next. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
EPA Responds to DEP Numeric Nutrient Criteria Petition
Florida Farm Bureau’s Staci Braswell says the Environmental Protection Agency has issued a non-committal response to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection petition regarding Numeric Nutrient Criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Florida Citrus Veteran Dixie Royal Recalls Early Experiences
Dixie Royal, long-time production manager for Golden Gem, was one of numerous industry veterans attending a Mature Citrus Mentors Luncheon several months ago in Tavares. He recalls some early experiences and tells what it’s like getting together with other industry veterans. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Florida Beef Council Invites Producers to Convention
With the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention coming up next week, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council invites producers to stop by their booth in the trade show to learn more about how their beef checkoff dollars are working for them. Download Audio For more information about the Florida beef Council or next week convention go to floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Persistence Indicating Hot Dry Weather
Any rains across the Southeast the past few weeks have definitely been scattered, and today Tyron Spearman passes along some information he learned about what we might expect to see yet this summer when it comes to our weather patterns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …