(THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – 02/05/10) State Senator Carey Baker (photo left) is dropping out of the race for agriculture commissioner, unable to raise the money needed to compete with U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam’s fundraising. “With so many other challenges to address in our state, particularly in the Legislature, it would be wrong of me to continue a campaign …
Budget and Water Remain Top GA Legislative Issues
Southeast AgNet has teamed up with the Georgia Agribusiness Council to give you the latest on the 2010 legislative session. And for this week’s report, President Gary Black gives us a quick snapshot of the anticipated challenges for this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Budget Expected to Take Over 2010 FL Legislative Session
As the Florida legislature prepares to come back to work in a couple of weeks, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, says this year’s session is expected to be taken over by budget concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
Connecting Kids to Coverage
In celebration of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act’s one year anniversary Human Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack have joined forces to form the Secretary’s Challenge: Connecting Kids to Coverage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …
FCA Looking Ahead to Legislative Session
With the Florida Legislature scheduled to start their regular session in just over 3 weeks, Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association said they are looking at the issues which will be of interest to producers across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
FL State Fair is Open Today Regardless of Weather
TAMPA, FL. — February 5, 2010. The rumor that the Florida State Fair is not going to be open because of weather conditions is false and Fair Authorities are reporting that they are currently open as planned for all daily events scheduled to occur. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farm Critics
Farm critics are speaking loudly. Is anyone listening? Everett Griner answers this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Florida Food Freedom Act
With a strong demand in Florida for local produce, Senator Carey Baker is trying to help producers meet the growing market’s need, by alleviating excessive state food permits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Hometown Super Bowl Treats
This year’s Super Bowl match-up between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts should give fans plenty to work with when throwing an authentic Super Bowl party. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …
New Advisory Council on Wildlife Conservation and Hunting Issues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack were joined by Governor Brian Schweitzer today to announce the creation of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), an official advisory group under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Secretary Vilsack, Secretary Salazar, and Governor Schweitzer made the announcement at a …