Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau gives us the latest details regarding the fight against EPA’s final rules for the Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida’s waters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Nutrition Benefits Could Be in Danger in 2012 Farm Bill
With the budget on the forefront of hot topics, cut backs are already being considered for the 2012 Farm Bill and the following two reports discuss one of the programs that may be on the chopping block. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
FCM President: Growers Likely Avoided Freeze Damage This Week
Florida Citrus Mutual President Vic Story says growers seem to have come through this week’s freeze well, but that more cold weather is coming next week. Download Audio Record-breaking temperatures were reported around the state this week. Ft. Lauderdale reached 39 degrees, breaking its 43 degrees record low set in 1959. At Palm Beach International Airport, the temperature dipped to …
AL Producer Believes in BQA
This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Cullman County, Alabama cattle producer Steve Lake said the BQA program really opened his eyes and encourages producers who have yet to do so to take this course. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Coca-Cola and Cutrale Donate $3 Million to Citrus Greening Research
From University of Florida News GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coca-Cola and Cutrale Citrus Juices announced today at a meeting of the Florida Citrus Mutual in Lake Alfred that they have each pledged $1.5 million to the University of Florida for research programs. The contributions will be used to fund sustainable research programs managed by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, known …
Another Fla Vs Feds Legal Fight Headed To Pensacola
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE……… Florida will go to court to challenge tougher federal water standards slated to kick in next year, the state’s top legal and agricultural officials said Tuesday as they filed suit in federal court in Pensacola to block a controversial set of clean water standards they contend are inflexible and …
Dr. Barry Brecke Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years, Dr. Barry Brecke with University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center in Milton has decided to retire as a special reception was held for him last week. I caught up with Barry as he looked back over his 35 years as a weed scientist. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
FFA
FFA is perhaps America’s finest youth group. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Ag Commissioner Elect Looks At Some Hot Issues
As we approach a new year and a new administration, Florida Ag Commissioner-elect, Adam Putnam, discusses some of the critical issues we are facing, both state and nationally. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Gainesville Biomass Plant Clears Cabinet
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 7, 2010……..Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet approved on Tuesday the final certification to a 100-megawatt wood burning power plant near Gainesville over the objections of a group of neighbors and environmentalists who called on the panel to defer the issue until legal appeals have been concluded. …