The numbers of pecans will be down this year as Tyron Spearman looks at that crop while also providing a reminder about various meetings that will take place after the first of the year. Pecans: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
NCBA Relieved by Last-Minute Death Tax Relief
WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2010) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association(NCBA) President Steve Foglesong is relieved the U.S. Senate today voted to extend all expiring tax rates for two years. The Senate-passed bill would reduce the top rate of the estate tax, commonly known as the death tax, to 35 percent; increase the exemption level to $5 million; index exemptions to inflation; …
FL Producers Surviving Freeze, but More Could be on the Way
So far, Florida specialty crop producers are managing to limp through these early season cold snaps with only scattered damage, but USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen says there could be more freezing temperatures yet to come. 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 …
SFP Offering Solutions to Assist Farmers with High Fertilizer Cost
With fertilizer prices once again on the rise, Jake Sanders, vice president of market development with SFP says they have the products a producer needs to make every dollar count. 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 …
The Sweetest Gifts for the Holidays
Giving the gift of food seems to be a trend here to stay for awhile and thrifty gift givers have a wide array of festive options. 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 …
NRCS Conservation Grants Available
Gainesville, FL., December 15, 2010—USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White this week announced the availability of conservation grants to support large-scale demonstration projects that will accelerate the adoption of new and innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote carbon sequestration on America’s private lands. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Sugar Coated
GM sugar beet issue is under review. As a matter of fact, it has been through the court system. Everett Griner tells us what is going on with this issue now. 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, …
“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …
Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained
There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. 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 …
FL NRCS Hopes Ecological Site Descriptions will Assist Producers
We recently reported on a new project to develop uniform ecological site descriptions nationwide. And Chad George, state rangeland management specialist with Florida NRCS, says the undertaking is specifically designed to assist the producer. 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 …