USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced they are awarding $24 million in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition and some of those dollars are coming to schools here in the Southeast. Download Audio For more information visit: nifa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Appointees to State FSA Committee
The Obama Administration has announced the individuals who will serve on the Florida State Farm Service Agency Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Rooney Comments on USDA’s Florida Ag Disaster Declaration
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) released the following statement regarding the federal disaster declaration announced last week by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack: “Florida growers were hit extremely hard by the freeze last month and I am glad to see to see Secretary Vilsack declare a federal disaster so growers can receive much needed assistance. All eight counties in the …
Farm Thefts
Everett Griner explains how buyers of stolen property can help. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026
Reminder to Sign Up for EPA Nutrient Standards Hearings
Staci Braswell, director of government & community affairs with The Florida Farm Bureau Federation, wants to remind producers about the six public hearings to be held regarding EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters. Download Audio In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST register online. Click HERE to register. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
High Tunnels Have a Multitude of Benefits for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging growers to participate in the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative’s new pilot project for establishment of high tunnels. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Study of Market Barriers for Organic Producers
A study was recently conducted on potential market barriers and their solutions for small and mid-size organic growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Keeping the Home Fires Burning
Experts say that those fighting off the chill with energy-efficient home heating fires should be using the right kind of firewood. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Beef Checkoff Working Hard
George Kempfer, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, says the one-dollar per head checkoff just doesn’t go nearly as far as it did 25 years ago and that’s why they are looking for help from producers in the state through the voluntary beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle …
Opposed to Proposed Budget Changes
There are many in agriculture who are not happy with the proposed budget coming from the White House, as Tyron Spearman looks at one group’s opposition and why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …