Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack speaks on the recently released trade numbers confirming that U.S. farm exports set a record high for 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Biofuels/Feedstocks Meeting near Lake Okeechobee Packs the Barn
A crowd of more than 250, mostly area farmers and ranchers, gathered in a large barn on a feedstocks farm near Lake Okeechobee Monday to hear from USDA officials and a representative of the U S military about feedstocks crops that can produce biofuels. It was another in a series of meetings that have been taking place throughout Florida for …
Urban Livestock
Everett Griner explains about a problem ahead with city-raised livestock. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26
Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Medflies Confirmed In Florida, Not Near Commercial Citrus
Two Mediterranean fruit flies have been confirmed in Broward County, fortunately outside commercial citrus producing areas. Denise Feiber, spokesperson for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry, in this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff tells about the finds and the steps being taken to protect agriculture. She also discusses the winding up or completion …
Proposed Budget Includes Changes to Water Management Districts
The proposed budget by Florida’s Governor Rick Scott’s includes changes to the water management districts that would affect how they spend their money. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget
WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …
ACA President Welcomes New Members
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association held their 68th annual convention this past weekend as their new president, Leo Hollinger, Jr. of Camden, said now it’s the time to join ACA as they represent many people across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
2011 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference
MILTON, FL – The University of Florida, Santa Rosa County Extension Service and Team Santa Rosa announces its 2011 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry House located at 8897 Byrom Campbell Road, Pace, FL 32571. Family farms are continually facing new challenges in today’s economy. To address these concerns, speakers from the …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Land Grant Colleges and Extension
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam’s report about the important role the land grant colleges and universities play in providing services to local communities through the county extension offices. Download Audio Click on Land Grant Colleges for information about the establishment of these historic institutions. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …