Tyron Spearman has information today how the current drought situation has affected certain parts of our country and the fact the long-range forecast does not provide much hope. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Ag Under Attack
Everett Griner tells us why agriculture needs a stronger defense. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
USDA and DOE Fund 10 Research Projects to Accelerate Bioenergy Crop Production and Spur Economic Impact
VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 11, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited a waste-to-energy bioprocessing facility under construction in Florida today to announce that the Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) have awarded 10 grants totaling $12.2 million to spur research into improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of growing biofuel and bioenergy crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Putnam Applauds USDA Support for Ag’s Role in the Restoration of Wetlands
Tallahassee, FL – Following an announcement by Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today to provide financial assistance to Florida agriculture and assist with wetlands restoration, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released the following statement from Commissioner Adam Putnam. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
Florida Leaders Applaud USDA Efforts to Improve Water Quality and Enhance Wildlife in the Northern Everglades Watershed
WASHINGTON, August 11, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $100 million in financial assistance to acquire permanent easements from eligible landowners in four counties and assist with wetland restoration on nearly 24,000 acres of agricultural land in the Northern Everglades Watershed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Brown Bagging It
School is back in session and in the following reports, former extension nutritionist Diane Lamb, has some great tips on how to make lunchtime fun and nutritious. Think Outside the Brown Bag Download Audio Not Just for Kids Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
Who Will Farm?
Everett Griner explains that the future of agriculture is in capable hands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
UF to Offer Farm Labor Contractor Core Training
Six sessions of Farm Labor Contractor Core (FLC) training will be offered this season by the University of Florida, at UF’s Research & Education Centers in Wimauma, Belle Glade and Immokalee. This training includes 4 units: Administration – regulations about wage & hour, workers’ compensation, and inspections; Transportation laws and safety for vehicles that transport farm workers plus Housing regulations …
Breaking Down Peanut Usage Numbers & Dr. Carver Award Winner
Today Tyron Spearman breaks down some of the categories of the recent peanut stocks and processing report along with providing information about this years Dr. George Washington Carver Award winner. Report: Download Audio Award: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
FFB Pleased with Congressional Hearing on Numeric Nutrient Criteria
Florida was the sight of a recent field hearing hosted by the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. The hearing focused on Numeric Nutrient Criteria and one of those attending, Charles Shinn, Asst. Director of Government & Community Affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says he hopes efforts such as this one will help …