Tension is Mounting in FL Legislative Session

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There are two weeks left in Florida’s 2010 legislative session and according to Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, things are starting to really heat up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

AAC to Host Ag Commissioner Candidates at Annual Meeting

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Executive Director of the Alabama Agri-Business Council, Leigha Cauthen, says those attending their annual meeting on May 3-4, 2010, will have an opportunity to hear from the Commissioner of Agriculture candidates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

FLP Working to Save Forest Lands

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WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the award of grants to permanently protect private forestland in 33 states and U.S. territories through the Forest Legacy Program (FLP). The 2010 FLP awards, which total $72 million, will help the program reach a total of over 2 million permanently protected acres across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 16, 2010

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Here’s this week’s 04-16-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida 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 …

Vet Shortage

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Farm animal vets are still scarce, but there may be changes coming. How will it help? Everett Griner talks on it today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

USDA Designates 11 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rainfall that occurred from Nov. 11, through Dec. 23, 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Syngenta Addressing Production Challenges With New Cotton Trait

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Todd Martin with Syngenta says a new option for cotton producers to address production challenges is through their broad spectrum product, VipCot. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Additional EPA Nutrient Hearings

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Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio Sponsored …

Increased Demand for Sunflower Oil

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Marketing Director for National Sunflower Association, John Sandbakken, says as the domestic economy improves – consumers are again becoming more quality conscious in their food choices – which is helping sunflower oil demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Extends ELAP Sign-Up

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USDA announced today it will accept applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009. Download Audio For more information or to apply for ELAP visit your FSA county office or fsa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …