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
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 Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA Extends ELAP Sign-Up
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 Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
Supporting Permanent Estate Tax
There is a coalition of national organizations representing family farmers and ranchers which have come together to support permanent estate tax reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …
Japan’s Beef Ban
Today Everett Griner tells us about the import restrictions and how they are not realistic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon
Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
The Return of the Peoples Garden
USDA’s “People’s Gardens” are being planted again this year with 255 gardens already established this year by Agriculture Department workers worldwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …
AL Legislative Session Winding Down
The Alabama legislative session is set to wrap up next week, as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on what bills those in agriculture are still working on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
Changing Menu
This recession has cut into meat sales. How much? Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
2012 Farm Bill Getting a Jump Start
With some of the major provisions of the last farm bill just now being implemented here in the last few months, some may think it to be a bit premature to already be starting the 2012 Farm Bill Hearings. But American Farm Bureau farm policy specialist, Tara Smith, says due to the multitude of challenges the bill is likely to …