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Florida Ranchers Win at AFBF Convention
Earlier this week at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 95th Annual Convention, winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award were announced. Young farmers and ranchers from around the country competed in this and other categories by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as commitment to promoting the agriculture industry. And it was announced that Runners-up …
Concerns Over Brazilian Cotton Growers Report
A Brazilian cotton delegation has caused quite a stir during a recent visit to Washington D.C. According to Gary Adams with the National Cotton Council, the delegation misrepresented the carefully negotiated agreement between U.S. and Brazilian cotton grower organizations and wrongly portrayed the reformed cotton provisions in the farm legislation currently being considered by Congress. Download Audio Click here for …
Majority of Growers Willing to Accept GM Potatoes
An expected launch of a biotech potato has some questioning if it will be accepted by the potato industry. 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 …
Conservation Stewardship Program Extended
John Curtis, resource conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds growers that they have a little more time to signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program. 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 …
Possible Alternatives to GMO Labeling
Acknowledging the growing number of consumers that want to know more about their food, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack offers an alternative to GMO labeling that could provide the wanted information to consumers without conveying a mistaken concept about a product. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Sweet Mystery
Syrup making is now an art, and most, if not all the equipment used to make syrup is now a valued antique. Everett Griner fills us in. 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 …
Vilsack’s Thoughts on the Needs for 2014
As we are at about the mid mark of this first month in 2014 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack gives a quick synopsis of his thoughts of what this year should and could bring for the ag sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
NCC Responds To Brazilian Cotton Growers Delegation Comments
From The National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council is deeply disappointed and disturbed by statements to the press made by representatives of the Brazilian cotton industry. If reports are accurate, a Brazilian cotton delegation visiting Washington has misrepresented the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Bill Failure
Congress has kicked the can once again. Everett Griner talks about the Farm Bill and Congress. 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