The nation’s two main general farm organizations don’t often agree, but they both say the current farm bill should be extended. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Hurricane Program Deadline
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is reminding agricultural producers of the September 29, 2006 deadline to apply for 2005 hurricane disaster programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
House Ag Committee Hearing Wednesday
Tyron Spearman has information about a hearing set to take place in Washington Wednesday.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
FL Ag Idearaiser Input Wanted
Florida farmers and ranchers who want to provide ideas for the state legislature to consider are encouraged to visit www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
USDA Extends Emergency Grazing on CRP Acres
An announcement was made today by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns that USDA has extended Emergency Grazing on CRP acres.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma)Ă‚Â Learn more through your local USDA Service Center. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Alternative is the Word
Alternative crops for alternative energy has been a recurring theme at ag Idea Raiser forums being held this month in Florida. Two more are scheduled – September 18 in Ocala and September 16 in Bartow. Agricultural producers not able to make it to the meetings can post their comments at www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Former Secretaries on Farm Policy
Three former Secretaries of Agriculture testified before the House Agriculture Committee Thursday on the major areas of importance for the next farm bill. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Final Farm Bill Analysis Paper Released
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Wednesday released the fifth and final farm bill analysis paper, this one on key factors that will affect future growth in U.S. agriculture: international trade, research and development, protection of agriculture from pests and diseases, and challenges in preparing the next generation of farmers. This analysis paper, as well as previously released papers, are available …
FL Agriculture Voicing Ideas
Agriculture Idearaiser meetings have been taking place across Florida, with the latest last night in Jay. I had a chance to talk with both Rep. Baxter Troutman & Rep Greg Evers about the meeting. Ă‚Â Report (1:40 wma) Here is a list ofĂ‚Â the remaining meetings: September 14, 6:30 pm, Live Oak – Suwannee County Farm Bureau Office September 18, 6:30 pm, …