House Agriculture Committee members are happy with the conservation title in the Farm Bill passed out of committee last week, but the administration says it could be better, according to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Varying Opinions of House Farm Bill
When it comes to the House Ag Committee’s version of the new Farm Bill, some like and some don’t. And those varying opinions also are found in our nation’s capitol. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Full House to Get Farm Bill Thursday
Tyron Spearman says the full house will see that version of the new Farm Bill this Thursday. Ă‚Â Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
August 3rd Enrollment Deadline
FSA has announced an enrollment date of August 3rd. Tyron Spearman has the details. Ă‚Â Report (:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
House Updates Various Crop Programs
Tyron Spearman runs through some of the various crop program changes on the proposed House Ag Committee Farm Bill. Ă‚Â Report (1:05 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
House Ag Committee Pleased With Farm Bill
Members of the House Agriculture Committee held a press conference on Tuesday to highlight what they accomplished in their version of the 2007 farm bill passed last week. Chairman Collin Peterson says the bill represents reform with payment limits, others praise specialty crop initiative. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Reaction to House Ag Farm Bill
Reaction to the Farm Bill passed late last week by the House Agriculture Committee has been mostly positive, although Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says he would like to see changes made on the House floor. Report (1:00 mp3) Specialty crop growers are pleased with the Farm Bill passed out of the House Agriculture committee late last week. Committee member Tim …
Lots of News for FL Citrus This Week
In the first report posted below, I cram several timely headlines in for citrus interests. In the second report, President/CEO Alan Banks of Losonoco, Inc, the company building Florida’s first Ethanol plant in Bartow, says he wants to talk to citrus people about alternative crops for empty acreage and citrus by-products that can be used in ethanol production. Report (2:00 …
FL Specialty Crop Foundation Backs Greening Research
MAITLAND, Fla. (July 23, 2007) – The Florida Specialty Crop Foundation has awarded four grants totaling $75,000 for important research into citrus greening, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
House Farm Bill Provides Strong Programs
Tyron Spearman has a look at the Farm Bill the House will be voting on this week.Ă‚Â Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …