The Florida Cattlemen’s Association was one ag group which had a chance recently to meet with Florida’s incoming Governor Rick Scott, and FCA President Jim Strickland said after being in that meeting he feels Scott will be good for the business of Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
Oh Deer!!
Deer damage to crops is escalating. What is or can be done about it? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ag in Review for the Week of December 6, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Trucking Restrictions Lifted To Help Farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRUCKING RESTRICTIONS LIFTED TO MITIGATE FREEZE DAMAGE TO CROPS TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is alerting the state’s agricultural producers that highway restrictions have been eased so that they can quickly harvest and transport crops that are vulnerable to the freezing weather expected to blanket Florida early next week. Today, Commissioner Bronson requested that …
FL Gov Declares Emergency to Help Ag Prep for Freeze
Executive Order 10-262 follows, regarding the declaration of a State of Emergency due to the threat of severe weather and forecasting of freezing temperatures as far south as Lake Okeechobee. This declaration will ensure that timely precautions are taken to protect Florida’s agricultural crops. This release out late Friday from the office of the Governor: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Still Some Discontent Regarding the FDA Food Safety Bill
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, S.510, which passed the House as part of a continuing resolution, is drawing fire from several interested parties. While it contains a number of important provisions, United Fresh Senior Vice President Robert Guenther says, – the Tester amendment weakens public health protection by exempting some producers and processors based only on the size of …
Making Smoked Salmon Safer
USDA scientists have found a way to make salmon dip a little safer this Christmas season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Food Costs
2011 food costs sound moderate. What are some of the increases? Everett Griner takes a look and gives us some figures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
FFB Cautiously Optimistic About Proposed Estate Tax Deal
Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says they pleased with the estate tax proposal, but realize that there is still work to be done before it is a done deal for producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Call for Entries for 2011 National Ag Day Essay Contest
Next year’s National Ag Day is slated for March 15, 2011. And to help celebrate, the Agriculture Council of America is asking ninth to 12th grade students to submit an original, 450-word essay or a two-minute video essay about the importance of agriculture. More information can be found at www.agday.org. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …