State Senator J.D. Alexander is voicing concerns about the direction the state legislature is taking during the special session to place a constitutional amendment before the voters that would change how property taxes are calculated across the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
NASS Gathering
Federal and state representatives of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service were in Jacksonville, Florida last week to meet and talk about challenges and future plans. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Senate to Markup Farm Bill
Tyron Spearman reports that this Wednesday the Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to markup their version of a new farm bill.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Farm Bill Compromise
The long Senate nightmare on the farm bill appears to be ending with committee action scheduled next week on a deal that Chairman Tom Harkin described Wednesday as drawing “broad bipartisan support.” He reported the deal has been agreed to by the committee’s ranking Republican, Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and Sen. Kent Conrad D.-N.D., who chairs the budget committee …
IFAS Budget Cuts
The special legislative session on the budget last week made significant funding cuts in the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, according to senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources Dr. Jimmy Cheek. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Sunbelt 30-year Exhibitors Recognized
At the 30th anniversary of the Sunbelt Ag Expo this week in Moultrie, Ga. those exhibitors who have been with the show since the beginning were recognized.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Senate Ag Committee to Move on Farm Bill
Many will be watching what transpires in the Senate next week as the Ag Committee will be moving on a new farm bill.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
Another Great Show for Sunbelt Ag Expo
The 30th Anniversary of the Sunbelt Ag Expo is now history, as Tyron Spearman caught up with Expo Director Chip Blalock to look back at how things went during the 3-day event this year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
AL Sparks Looking for More Disaster Aid
Some disaster aid was put together to help Alabama farmers but the continuing drought has Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks looking to find even more to help farmers across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Ends Today
Today is the last day for the Sunbelt Ag Expo’s 30th anniversary show in Moultrie, Ga. as Tyron Spearman takes a look at some of the events which many people have enjoyed thus far.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
