Why do we still have children going to bed hungry? Everett Griner has some outlook on this today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ag News From Tallahassee – Legislature In Progress
In these reports, an overview of some of the ag news headlines in Tallahassee in recent days. In this first report, Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks helps set the record straight on benefits of tax certain tax exemptions to the state. In this report, comments on why lawmakers are on pretty much on hold on budget matters until state revenue …
Farm Bill Meetings Worth Time
The Florida Natural Resource and Conservation Service is currently conducting meetings throughout the state regarding the implementation of the new Farm Bill and participants says that they are well worth the time. Meetings still to come include: March 10th from 1-3pm at the Polk County Ag Center South Auditorium in Bartow March 11th from 1-3pm at the Osceola Heritage Park …
FL Cattle Exhibit in Tallahassee Museum
Members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association are in Tallahassee this week for their legislative quarterly meeting where they are meeting with state legislators about issues facing the industry. FCA Director of Legislative Affairs Sam Ard talks about another event which begins Wednesday in conjunction with cattlemen being in town. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Food Safety Act Introduced
In Washington this week both Democratic and Republican senators got behind comprehensive legislation which will increase food inspection and oversight in the wake of the recent issue with salmonella being found in certain peanut products. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Last Section to Suffer
Agriculture is usually the last section to suffer in a recession. Everett Griner takes a look at this today and talks frankly about it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
Highlands County Citrus Growers Association – Local Issues Focus
Occassionally we try to check in with the executives of the various regional citrus grower groups in Florida. In this feature, comments from Ray Royce of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA). Ray’s comments for this report come from a recent interview with AgNet’s Ernie Neff at the recent HCCGA annual banquet in Sebring. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Florida Farm Bureau Day Coming Up March 17!
Next Tuesday is Farm Bureau Day at the State Capital and Ben Parks, Director of State Legislative Affairs for the Federation, says that the agenda is full this year as it’s more important than ever to get in front of Florida Lawmakers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
FL Farm Bill Meetings Continue
Producers are being reminded about meetings conducted by the Natural Resources Conservation Service concerning implementation of programs in the new farm bill. Here is the schedule for the meetings yet to be held: March 9th from 3-5pm at the Okeechobee Ag Civic Center March 10th from 1-3pm at the Polk County Ag Center South Auditorium in Bartow March 11th from …
USDA Announces First Wave of Stimulus Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA will be delivering its first actions implementing the $28 billion provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …