The Florida Cattlemen’s Association spent this past week in Tallahassee meeting with elected officials andĂ‚Â Southeast AgNet’s intern during the legislative session this year, Kristen Williams, talked with FCA’s Jim Handley aboutĂ‚Â the week. Ă‚Â Report (2:00 mp3) 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 …
AL Economist on Controlling Input Costs
Everyone in production agriculture is being affected by higher input costs, andĂ‚Â well knownĂ‚Â Auburn Extension Economist Walt PrevattĂ‚Â has information to try and help you control those costs. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …
Florida Cattlemen at the Capitol-Photos
Florida Cattlemen’s Association members have “a good day in the state Capitol” during their quarterly meeting in Tallahassee this week. A good turnout of cattlemen and a good turnout of legislators at the reception Wednesday night. Some of these folks will be back again next week during Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative day activities and reception Tuesday night. On Friday morning, …
Farm Bill Update with Rep Jim Marshall
Tyron Spearman is in Washington D.C.Ă‚Â and had a chance this morning to catch up with Representative Jim Marshall, who represents Georgia’s Eighth District in the U.S. Congress. They discussed where things currently stand with the new farm bill.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (3:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
Congress to Extend Farm Bill Deadline
Agriculture committee leaders in Congress have agreed to another extension of the current farm bill to April 18. It has been five months since the 2002 Farm Bill expired and the current extension of that bill will expire on Saturday. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag Literacy Day Volunteers Needed
Florida agriculture industry volunteers are invited to read in elementary school classrooms around the state a special book this year as part of Florida Agriculture Literacy Day 2008. “These Florida Farms!” written for the fifth anniversary of Florida Ag Literacy Day educates students about commodities grown in the Sunshine State. Register to read on-line here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Pest Control Industry Concerned Over IFAS Cuts TOO!
It is a growing reality that major cuts to IFAS will impact far more than just agriculture industries in Florida. In these reports, comments from Florida Pest Control President/CEO Dempsey “D.R.” Sapp Jr, who is in Tallahassee this week as part of a Florida Pest Management Association member delegation. Speaking of industry events in the state Capitol, Florida Cattlemen’s Association …
Another Farm Bill Extension Needed
Many were hoping it wouldn’t come down to this, but with March 15th coming up this Saturday, Tyron Spearman reports another extension of the Farm Bill is going to be needed. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) 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 Legislative Update
It’s the second week of the 2008 Florida legislative session and the budget is the primary concern for agriculture, with lawmakers looking to cut between 3 and 4 billion dollars this year. Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks talks about their concerns. Report (1:00 mp3) Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson says the process is just beginning. Report (1:00 mp3) It’s …
First Shot Allows Planting Flexibility
With the lack of a farm bill and fluctuating commodity prices, some farmers are taking their time deciding what crops to plant this spring. A new product from DuPont called First Shot is helping farmers by allowing them to go ahead and get their burn down done before they make final planting decisions. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …