There is more news coming out of Washington D.C. that has some feeling we may actually get a new farm bill before the end of the year. President-Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Bob McCan, is optimistic that we’ll see one within the next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Making Progress on a Farm Bill Deal
The House and Senate Ag Committee chairmen and ranking members met last night and plan to meet again today in an effort to work out the final differences for a new farm bill. Tyron Spearman has the latest from our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Climate Questions
Everett Griner studies the climate and how science is nowhere near in agreement. 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 …
Trees for Troops Kick Off 2013 Campaign
The Trees for Troops program is already working to provide free, farm-grown Christmas trees to armed forces members and their families. 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 …
Putnam Continues Push for Statewide Water Policy
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 20, 2013 Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continues to push for lawmakers to remember that South Florida isn’t the only part of the state where water quality and quantity have become dire issues. “There is an extraordinary bias to the south at the expense of the springs and Apalachicola Bay,” Putnam …
Update on NASS Reports for Specialty Crop Growers
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue to produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. The following report has details on how the reduced schedule will affect specialty crop growers. 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 …
Getting Closer to a Farm Bill
We may be getting closer to seeing a new farm bill put together, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. 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 …
More than 5,000 Acres Now Protected Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and members of the Board of Trustees approved a cooperative agreement with the K-Rocker Ranch as part of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. More than 1,364 acres of the 1,622-acre K-Rocker Ranch will be protected under the conservation easement, while allowing for agricultural operations to continue. Download Audio …
RFS Reduction Draws Differing Reactions from Ag Groups
EPA’s decision to reduce the fuel mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has many related to the biofuels industry frustrated. However, a coalition of livestock and poultry groups have applauded the action. 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 …
Updated Statement From NPPC On Animal Abuses At An Oklahoma Farm
From the National Pork Producers Council: The National Pork Producers Council was contacted at 11:07 Eastern time this morning by Mercy For Animals, asking that it retract part of its earlier statement on a video the animal-rights group released today showing animal abuse on an Oklahoma farm. While NPPC was unaware that any reports of the abuse were made to …