FL NRCS Reminds Producers of FRPP Signup

Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting proposals for funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs, Ed Wright gives us more details on FRPP. Download Audio Applications must be submitted on or before March 21, 2011, to receive consideration for funding in fiscal year 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Bat Mystery

Everett Griner gives us an update on the White-Nose Syndrome. 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 QuestionsJune 5, …

Proposed Federal Funding Cuts Will Affect Agriculture

In an effort to tame the budget, House Republicans are proposing a 14-percent cut to USDA and the FDA. But American Farm Bureau Budget Specialist Pat Wolff points out that the proposal will not save the country from drowning in red ink. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

FFB Food Checkout Week to be Held this Month

Just a reminder that Farm Bureau’s Food Check-Out Week is coming up Febuary 20-26, 2011. 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 …

Ag Weak Spot

Horticulture farming is in a decline. Everett Griner tells us about this. 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 …

FFB Bringing Producers Together to Discuss Tough Issues

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation recently held their Winter Advisory Committee Conference bringing together over 220 farmers, growers and ranchers from across the state to address tough issues facing Florida agriculture. 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 …

New Guidelines for Healthy Eating

The departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have recently released the new dietary guidelines for Americans and the following three reports have more details on what that means for consumers diets. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Mutual Educates New Congressmen About Florida Citrus

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports that Florida Citrus Mutual has made efforts to educate new congressmen from Florida about the state’s signature crop and its needs. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

See You Later Alligator (Marketing)?

By DAVID ROYSE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 6, 2011…..As Gov. Rick Scott prepares to propose his first state budget, he’s portrayed the process of whacking $5 billion from the spending plan – which he plans to do – as surprisingly simple. Scott hasn’t given out a lot of specifics about how he plans to do …

FL Ag Woman of the Year

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam’s report about the presentation of the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award to Ann Holt of Belle Glade, during the opening-day luncheon at the Florida State Fair in Tampa this coming Thursday, February 10th as the Commissioner will be presenting the award to Mrs. Holt. Download Audio More …