Once again this year Alabama-based Bonnie Plant Farm is offering free cabbage plants to all interested third graders who want to try their hand at growing a variety that can reach up to 50 pounds! Check out www.bonnieplants.com for more information about this popular educational program. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Iabout the LifeSmarts competition at the Florida State Fair on February 19th in Tampa. More information about LifeSmarts – the Ultimate Consumer Challenge, can be found at: http://www.800helpfla.com/lifesmarts.html Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Agriculture and 12 Hours of Sebring
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …
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 …