Concerns with Proposal to Reduce Trans Fats

The American Soybean Association is urging FDA not to withdraw the generally regarded as safe status for partially hydrogenated oils. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

Florida FFA Breaks Ground for New Headquarters

A large contingent of dignitaries were on hand this morning for the groundbreaking of construction for the new Florida FFA state headquarters in Gainesville. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to Florida FFA President Megan Stein about the collaborative project and what it will mean to the association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fleet Conversion to Natural Gas

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about an energy program that provides rebates for the purchase and conversion of fleet vehicles to run on natural gas fuel. More information is available online by clicking on Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. …

UF Family Day at the Dairy Farm Postponed

The University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences had invited Florida residents to their Family Day at the Dairy Farm this coming Saturday, but it has been postponed. It’s now scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Download Audio For directions to the farm click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Family Farms

The future of family farms is solid. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

NCBA Involved in Dietary Guideline Discussions

There are folks working to make sure any changes made to dietary guidelines do not leave out beef. Executive Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Kristina Butts, says this is just one of the many issues they are working on for cattle producers across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 7, 2014

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Nominate Your Favorite Farm Mom

America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program is meant to highlight and showcase the role women play in agriculture. Monsanto Corporate Marketing Communications Director, Jessica Simmons, says nominations are due March 31, 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Still Watching Clean Water Act Proposal

The agriculture industry is still closely watching the EPA for any sign of what it might do with its proposed Clean Water Act rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Governor Scott Disappointed in President’s Reductions to Lake Okeechobee and Everglades

TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Rick Scott issued a statement regarding President Obama’s budget that makes significant reductions to the Lake Okeechobee dike system and Everglades projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …