As the Florida Farm Service Agency continues their Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels town hall meetings, FSA State Director, Tim Manning, says they hope to communicate to all commodity groups and growers across the state their message of alternative energy crops. Download Audio The next meeting in the series is coming up in Live Oak at the Suwannee County Extension Office …
Efforts to Eradicate Invasive that is Harmful to Forest Landowners
A growing problem that started in south Florida and is rapidly spreading northward is the invasive plant known as the old world climbing fern. Bryan Nelson with the Southwest Florida Water Management District says the vine significantly impacts the natural fire control in forest areas which is why the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service and other state agencies are part …
Time Running Out For Child Nutrition Bill Reauthorization
The deadline to reauthorize the Child Nutrition Bill is coming up at the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2010. And Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack says it would not only go a long way in accomplishing the goal of making children healthier, but it is even a matter of national security. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Hoping to Increase Voluntary Beef Checkoff
Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, admits it’s been slow getting producers to take part in the state voluntary beef checkoff but wants to remind them that the entire dollar stays in Florida. 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 …
Federal Issues, Water Farming Among Indian River Citrus Topics
Congressman Tom Rooney and Indian River Citrus League officials briefed League members about federal and local issues important to them during the League’s annual meeting Tuesday in Vero Beach. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
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Everett Griner tells us that home grown now means grown in the USA, not just on your land. 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 Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
FFB Urging Producers to Speak to Lawmakers about the Estate Tax
As the legislative days wind down, Estate Tax is still up in the air and Adam Basford, national affairs coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are trying to continue to put the pressure on lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Food Industry Groups try to Revive Food Safety Legislation
Several food industry groups will rally this week in Washington, D.C. in an effort to revive the stalled Senate food safety bill. 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 Quicker Response to Research …
Reminder of Statewide FSA Bio Crop Meetings
Just a reminder to producers that the Florida Farm Service Agency is holding a series of meetings regarding the growing of renewable energy crops as an alternative revenue source. Click here for a complete schedule. 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 …
Australia Wants to Import More Sugar to U.S.
Australia is apparently unhappy with the 2005 Free Trade Agreement that specifically excluded additional sugar access above the amount already provided under a World Trade Organization agreement. 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 …