Several farm groups held a news conference today in an effort to urge Congress to act on estate tax reform during the lame duck session. As of now the estate tax will revert back to its pre-2001 exemption amount of $1 million, with a tax rate of 55 percent on January 1, 2011. One of the panelist, Taylor Slade a …
Selection of the Capitol Christmas Tree
Picking out the perfect Christmas Tree for your home can be a lot of pressure, but Ted Bechtol, superintendent of Capitol Grounds, ups that ante as he is responsible for choosing the Christmas Tree to be displayed on the front lawn of the capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
DPI: Agriculture Pest & Disease Introductions On Increase In Florida
It’s the federal government’s responsibility to keep incoming pests & disease out of the U. S., but it remains the state’s job to clean them up if they get through. Acting Director of the Florida Dept. of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry (FDACS/DPI) in Gainesville, Wayne Dixon, says his team is dealing with a surprising increase in new introductions. Dixon …
Good Neighbors
Mixed neighborhoods present problems. What kind? What might be the solution? Everett Griner gives us his view. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Farmers Market Directory Enhancements
USDA has released a series of enhancements to the USDA National Farmers Market Directory – including a mapping feature and reformatted data sets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
Tips for Picking a Real Christmas Tree
With putting up the Christmas tree high on many holiday to-do lists, the National Christmas Tree Association has a few tips for finding the right tree to be the focus of your holiday décor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
NRCS Program Deadlines Nearing
Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder of programs through the Natural Resources Conservation Service that have signup deadlines nearing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
FCA Leaders Meet with Incoming Ag Commissioner
A few leaders from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association were among a group in a sit-down session with Florida Ag Commissioner elect Adam Putnam this morning, as FCA President Jim Strickland said many issues were covered. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
Over-Easy
Egg consumption and prices are up. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Ag Connect Expo 2011 to Feature more Exhibits and Education
Ag Connect Expo 2011 is coming to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, January 7-10, 2011. And show director Sara Mooney with the Ag Equipment Manufacturers says they have worked to improve over last year’s success with more network opportunities, an expanded education program, and more exhibitors on the show floor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …