Taskforce Unveils Roadmap to Tackling Childhood Obesity

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Childhood Obesity Task Force has recently unveiled their action plan of solving the problem of childhood obesity in a generation with a series of 70 specific recommendations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Concerned about Economic Impact on Tourism & Seafood Industry

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

— Florida reminds residents and visitors that Florida’s coasts are clean and seafood is safe — TALLAHASSEE — State agency leaders are concerned that people across the United States falsely believe the state has been impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Florida’s beaches and fishing grounds remain open to residents and visitors to enjoy. Currently, there are …

NCBA Concerned with EPA Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, said they are really concerned about the possibility of EPA having the right to come on to your land to tell you how to use the bodies of water located there. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Have a Snicker

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut sales should boost crop prospects. Everett Griner explains just why this is so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …

FFB Urges Producers to Contact Gov about Pending Bills

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Florida Farm Bureau has sent out an FBACT Action Alert to encourae their members to contact Governor Charlie Crist in support of the Greenbelt Legislation and the General Ag Bill. Both bills must both be signed by Saturday, May 15 in order for them to become law. Click here for more details on the legislation and to take action. …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day to feature Energy Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The Sunbelt Ag Expo will hold it’s Field Day on Thursday, July 8, 2010. And Executive Director Chip Blalock, says that in addition to the tradition row crops they have expanded their forage and grass research to include potential energy grasses. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

More Funds for Broadband

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA is providing additional grant funds to expand broadband access in rural America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Farmer Stress

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Stress is a growing problem for farmers. Why? Everett Griner has done some research and talks about it today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

Signup Date for FL NRCS AWEP Projects Approaching

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants producers to be aware of the upcoming May 17, signup date for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Download Audio To learn more visit your local USDA Service Center or visit NRCS online at nrcs.usda.gov/programs Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Chambliss Wall Street Reform Amendments Bring Support

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Saxby Chambliss, has filed several amendments designed to improve Wall Street Reform legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …