Final ’05 Counter Cyclical Payments

USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation is issuing final 2005-crop upland cotton, grain sorghum and peanut counter-cyclical payments. This is the earliest that producers will have received final counter-cyclical payments for these commodities. The final 2005-crop upland cotton counter-cyclical payment rate is 13.73 cents per pound, grain sorghum is $0.27 per bushel and peanuts is $104 per short ton. Report (1:00 wma) …

Yogurt To Go and Go

A new dried form of yogurt can go with you anywhere – just mix with water for a creamy yogurt snack. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …

New NRCS Chief on the Job

The new chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is Arlen Lancaster and he is looking for feedback on conservation programs. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …

AgNet Founder Endorses Florida Farmer & Rancher in FL Gov Primary

Southeast AgNet endorses state Senator Rod Smith in the Democratic Primary race for Governor.  It’s only the second time in more than two decades AgNet president Gary Cooper has gone on the record with a political endorsement in a statewide race.  Democratic candidate Rod Smith grew up in a bona-fide Florida farming and ranching family.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …

Research Key to Ethanol From Sugar Cane

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says there may be potential for using sugar cane to make ethanol with more research. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Dairy Interest in Alternative Fuels

Members of the dairy industry were among those attending last week’s Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

Labor Day Food Safety

Four simple rules can help make your Labor Day free from unwanted food bourne illnesses. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …

Lower Fat School Lunches

Fight obesity in kids by making take to school lunches lower in fat. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. The Directory can be ordered online at the FDACS website. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Florida “Idea Raisers” Scheduled for September

The first of six agricultural “idea raisers” are being held this coming week in Florida – Homestead and Clewiston. Report (1:00 wma) Here is a list of all the scheduled meetings being organized by state representative Baxter Troutman: September 6, 6:30 pm, Homestead – John D. Campbell Auditorium September 7, 6:30 pm, Clewiston – Hilliard Cabin, Flagpole Road September 12, …