2013 in Review

The following reports take a closer look at what did, or didn’t happen in 2013 for agriculture. 2013 May be Remembered for What Did Not Happen: Download Audio 2013 Not a Good Year Politically for Agriculture: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …

Prospects Look Good for a New Farm Bill

There are some in Washington D.C. who feel our prospects look pretty good at getting a new 5-year farm bill by the end of January. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Growing Support for a Repeal of Affordable Care Act Tax

With the new year will come a new tax. Farmers, ranchers and many other small business owners are anxious for Congress to repeal the health insurance tax – known as HIT – before it hits them. American Farm Bureau Tax Specialist Pat Wolff explains the situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Safe Christmas Tree Disposal

Jim Karels is Florida’s State Forester … and as such, he’s also Director of the Florida Forest Service. On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Jim talks about how to safely dispose of a Christmas tree after the holidays. Escaped debris from outdoor burning is one of the top causes of wildfires in Florida. To learn more, click on Wildfire Prevention Download …

Oldest Occupation

Everett Griner tells us some statistics and talks about why farmers dust do not like to give up. 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 …

Kleweno, South Regional Director for NASS Retires

Doug Kleweno, South Regional Director for the National Ag Statistics Service, retires this week. But as one familiar face goes out, another comes in with Florida’s Jim Ewing named as his replacement. 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 …

Water Questions

Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of people’s minds…are we facing water disasters? 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 …

Still Questions About a Farm Bill

We are being told a new farm bill will be put together in January, but Tyron Spearman reports today there are still questions concerning certain aspects of it. 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 …

Thankful for the American Farmer

During this time of the year, Tyron Spearman reminds us all how thankful we need to be everyday for the American Farmer. 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 …

Christmas on the Farm

On this Christmas Day we bring you this holiday poem written and performed by National Association of Farm Broadcasting 2013 President Mark Oppold. 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, …