FL NRCS AWEP Funding Deadline

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Friday, April 30, 2010, is the deadline for producers in the Suwannee River Management District to apply for Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service funding available through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Good News and Bad News Regarding Food Borne Illnesses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports good news and bad news in efforts to control illnesses from food borne pathogens. The good news is that efforts to reduce illnesses caused by one of the most dangerous foodborne bacteria, E. coli, appear to be paying off. However, the bad news is, sickness caused by other pathogens is rising. Download …

Making a Silk Purse out of a Sows Ear

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Researchers are finding success in turning swine manure into crude oil which could add an additional one billion-dollar market to the hog industry and reduce U.S. dependence on crude oil imports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Citrus Research Foundation Taps Browning For Grant Help

Dan Citrus, Florida

Retired Citrus Research and Education Center director Harold Browning will soon be helping the Citrus Research and Development Foundation find research funding outside the citrus industry. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Energy On-Farm Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Today Tyron Spearman has information about an initiative designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

Citrus Diseases, Research Are Topics At Mutual Meetings

Dan Citrus, Florida

HLB, canker and the recently found citrus black spot are the hot topics being discussed at ongoing Florida Citrus Mutual area meetings, Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says in this report. Download Audio In the second report, Sparks says he expects the Florida Legislature to OK the Citrus Research and Development Foundation that growers voted for in a referendum last fall. …

Organic Again

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us about a one person study that has been done. You might be real surprised to find out just whom this person was. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

FFB Still Watching Some Key Bills During the Final Week

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

As lawmakers have now officially entered the final week of Florida’ 2010 legislative session, Director of State Legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, Ben Parks, says there are still a few pieces of legislation that they are watching carefully. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Organic Produce Sales Continue to Grow

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

According to the 2010 Organic Industry Survey, more than 11% of all fresh fruit and vegetable sales in 2009 were organic, almost quadrupling in less than 10 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Immigration Reform Back on the Books

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

President Obama has urged Congress to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …