FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 13, 2014…….. Former Gov. Reubin Askew, a major figure in modern Florida political history, died early Thursday at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Askew was 85. The former governor was admitted to the hospital Saturday with aspiration pneumonia, and his condition worsened when he suffered a stroke, family spokesman Ron Sachs said. …
Healthy Foods
Everett Griner explains the demand for fresh foods ids still growing. Download Audio 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
Disconnect in Consumer Perception of Sugary Versus Sweet
Matt Salois, economist with the Florida Department of Citrus, explains a recent University of Florida study that took a look at the consumers perception of 100 percent fruit juices. Download Audio 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 …
Alabama Senator Concerned With Funding Mechanisms of New Farm Bill
Although like most in the agricultural sector who are pleased to have the farm bill completed, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says he is concerned with the funding mechanisms within the bill. Download Audio 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, …
Florida Farm Bureau Looking Forward to Legislative Event in Tallahassee
Farm Bureau President John Hoblick invites those involved in agriculture to attend their legislative event, coming up on Tuesday, March 18. Download Audio 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 …
Florida Cattlemen Holding Annual Legislative Quarterly
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is in Tallahassee this week for their annual Legislative Quarterly. They have all split up into small groups to stop by offices of both Senate and House members. And as you can see, evens signs were posted by some welcoming the group to the capitol today as many look forward to visiting with FCA members each …
Grass Problems
Diseases and insects are invading our pastures. Everett Griner looks at the reasons why and what may be done about it. Download Audio 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 …
Farmers To Get Relief From Burdensome Regulations
Here’s a release from Florida Congressman Ted Yoho: Washington DC – Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL-03) was pleased with the passage of the Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act (FUELS). The FUELS Act – which Congressman Yoho co-sponsored – modifies the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) burdensome farm fuel storage regulation. The rule has negatively impacted farmers throughout Florida. Congressman Yoho gave …
AgNet This Week: Peanut and Cotton Bases; Clean Water Act
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the peanut and cotton bases as well the continued watch of updates proposed to the Clean Water Act. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …