The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing to examine the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers where Senate Ag Chair Blanche Lincoln hammered EPA for overreaching and burdensome proposals. However, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, denied the idea that EPA has it out for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Introduction of Tax Breaks Expected Soon in Senate, But No Vote
Even though an introduction of tax legislation is expected soon, don’t expect a vote before Congress leaves for the campaign trail. Download Audio 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 …
Time is Right to Start Viewing the Fall Color
Fall foliage will be in full transition from now until early November and Tom Tidwell, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, encourages travelers to visit our national forests to view some of the country’s best vistas of fall colors and magnificent landscapes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Senators Disagree with EPA
Yesterday the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry held a hearing concerning the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio 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 …
Black Farmer Compensation Bill Introduced
A bill to fund the 1.1 billion dollar settlement that black farmers reached with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack back in February has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Download Audio 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 …
Florida’s Statewide Candidates Address Agriculture Issues at “Forum”
For years the Agriculture Institute of Florida has offered statewide candidates the opportunity to address agriculture leaders and producers at its Candidate’s “Forum”. Farm Credit of Florida is again the event’s key sponsor. Today both Gubenatorial Candidates, both Ag Commissioner candidates, and one of the candidates running for Attorney General are set to address a large crowd of state agriculture …
Ag Institute Readies for Today’s Florida Candidate’s Forum
Farm Credit has been involved as a major sponsor of Agriculture Institute of Florida’s Candidate’s Forum for several rounds of the event. In this audio segment recorded this morning, Farm Credit spokesman Ron O’Connor talks briefly about Farm Credit’s history with the event, and explains who will be on stage today and the format for the “Forum.” Download Audio Sponsored …
T-Bone Trouble
Today Everett Griner discusses how the beef quality has changed with time. Download Audio 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 Encourages Research into Producers …
National Ag Groups Ask EPA to Halt FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria
In a letter sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, 36 leading national agriculture groups have expressed concern about new mandates for Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida’s waters. Download Audio 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 …
Candidates for FL Governor, Cabinet to Address Agriculture Leaders
ORLANDO, FL – The candidates for Florida governor – Democratic nominee Alex Sink and Republican nominee Rick Scott – will address leaders of the agriculture industry at the ninth quadrennial Farm Credit – Agriculture Institute of Florida Candidates Forum, set for Friday, Sept. 24 in Orlando. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …