More follow up information to the Specialty Crop Hearing in Congress in recent days, from the Florida perspective, thanks to Congressman Steve Southerland’s office. Click appropriately for a two-page synopsis of Florida Specialty Crop Issues pertaining to the Farm Bill, or for a copy of statements to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture by Florida Rep. Steve Southerland. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
National Archive Exhibit on Food and Farming
For the first time ever, the National Archives in Washington, D.C., has an exhibit on food and farming entitled “What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam? the Government’s Effect on the American Diet”. 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 …
AL Producers Encouraged to Signup for Conservation Programs
Auburn, Ala, July 8, 2011 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced September 30, 2011, as the cutoff date for producers to sign up for 2012 funding for the following conservation programs: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Flood Damage
Farmers in 9 states must wait. What for? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …
Specialty Crops & Farm Bill: Congressional Hearing
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Jean Schmidt, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture, held an audit hearing to examine specialty crop programs. This is the third hearing in the series on farm policy that is designed to provide Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
New Products Introduced at Sunbelt Field Day
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day took place today in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman was there and talks about the many new products that were introduced to growers attending. 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 …
Streamlining is Key for 2012 Farm Bill
Even in the early stages, development of the 2012 Farm Bill development has been a challenge due to current budget woes and therefore Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow is focusing on accountability and asking the hard questions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Both Organic and Biotechnology can Contribute to Food Production
After a brief dormancy, USDA’s Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture has been ramped back up in hopes the panel can recommend workable solutions that will enhance the ability of all farmers to grow the crops they want in order to effectively meet the needs of their customers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
ASA Calls on Congress to Support Transportation and Infrastructure
July 7, 2011…Saint Louis, Missouri… As Congress considers several transportation issues and measures, including appropriations bills and the potential Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill by the authorizing committees, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is urging support for its top transportation and infrastructure priorities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Sunbelt Research Farm Struggling with Drought Conditions
Farmers from around our region are taking a little time from their fields today to visit those at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Research Farm during their annual Field Day event. And executive director Chip Blalock says they will see many of the same issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …