By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE……… Florida will go to court to challenge tougher federal water standards slated to kick in next year, the state’s top legal and agricultural officials said Tuesday as they filed suit in federal court in Pensacola to block a controversial set of clean water standards they contend are inflexible and …
Dr. Barry Brecke Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years, Dr. Barry Brecke with University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center in Milton has decided to retire as a special reception was held for him last week. I caught up with Barry as he looked back over his 35 years as a weed scientist. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FFA
FFA is perhaps America’s finest youth group. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
FL Crops Escaped Major Damage this Morning
Many crops in Florida dodged the freeze damage bullet this morning, but now will need to await the results of what may occur tomorrow morning as Gary Crawford talks with USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Download Audio And Florida producers will not get much of a break from having to protect their crops from freezing weather as another cold wave is …
Ag Commissioner Elect Looks At Some Hot Issues
As we approach a new year and a new administration, Florida Ag Commissioner-elect, Adam Putnam, discusses some of the critical issues we are facing, both state and nationally. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Gainesville Biomass Plant Clears Cabinet
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 7, 2010……..Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet approved on Tuesday the final certification to a 100-megawatt wood burning power plant near Gainesville over the objections of a group of neighbors and environmentalists who called on the panel to defer the issue until legal appeals have been concluded. …
Mutual: Temps Gets Into 20s Tuesday Morning; Citrus Escapes
Florida Citrus Mutual Director of Communications Andrew Meadows summarizes the weather situation around the citrus belt Tuesday morning. Bottom line, the industry came through OK. In the interview, Meadows also looks ahead at cold temperatures projected again Wednesday morning and next week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
Unsettled Issue
Farm Subsidies are still a problem. What is the solution? Everett Griner takes a look at this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Deep Freeze Settles Over Florida And May Stay A While
A wave of artic air is settling in over Florida, threatening crops there. Download Audio Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talking about the areas of Florida that could be hit by this week’s freeze. Download Audio Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talking about what Florida crops might be susceptible to damage from this week’s deep freeze. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
AL Farmers Federation Holding Annual Meeting
The Alabama Farmers Federation has been holding its 89th Annual Meeting in Mobile the past two days as Dr. Robert Bentley, Alabama’s Governor-elect, was the special guest speaker during last night’s opening session along with an awards ceremony which took place at this morning’s session. I was able to catch up with Paul Pinyan, executive director of the Alabama Farmers …