The “Fresh from Florida” message will be promoted to millions of people around the globe this spring during the 55th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The Florida Department of Agriculture has partnered with Sebring International Raceway to sponsor America’s oldest sports car endurance race, which will be held March 14-17, 2007. The winner of this year’s …
Take Heart Chocolate Lovers
Take heart, chocolate lovers – the sweet treat is not as bad as some people think it is, according to at least one extension nutrition specialist. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …
AL ARMS Survey Starts Next Week
The deputy director of the Alabama office of the National Agricutlural Statistics Service says the annual Agricultural Resource Management Survey, better known as ARMS, gets underway next week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Tree Assistance Program Signup
Florida commercial tree owners whose trees were lost or damaged due to 2005 Hurricanes can now sign up for the 2005 Hurricanes Tree Assistance Program (TAP). The sign-up began Jan. 31 and ends on March 30 at county Farm Service Agency offices. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …
ARMS Survey Underway in Georgia
The director of the Georgia office of the National Agricutlural Statistics Service says the annual Agricultural Resource Management Survey, better known as ARMS, gets underway this week. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …
AL India Trade Office
Commissioner Ron Sparks has announced the opening of the Alabama India Trade Development Center in New Delhi, India to seek new opportunities for sales of Alabama products to India. Read press release from Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AL Alternative Energy Commission
Governor Bob Riley and Commissioner Ron Sparks have announced formation of the Alabama Alternative Energy Committee to develop a comprehensive alternative energy policy for the state. Read press release from Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Food Check Out Day in Ocala
The message of Food Check out day was delivered to consumers at a Publix supermarket in Ocala Tuesday by local and state farm bureau officials. Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick (far right) joins Marion County Farm Bureau leaders for the event that provided information about the affordability of food. A few lucky shoppers got their groceries paid for as …
Next Step for Farm Bill Proposal
It’s been a week since the administration released it’s farm bill proposals and in that time USDA officials have been criss crossing the country bringing the plan directly to producers. When I talked with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns I asked what the next step is for the administration proposal. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …
Celebrating Affordable Food
Check out just how affordable food is in this land of ours! In just five weeks, the average American earns enough disposable income to pay for his or her food supply for the entire year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …