Urging Discussion on Biotech Issues

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke before the House Ag Committee this week and explained why biotech crops need to be a big part of world food production. 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 …

Florida Ag Dept: Specialty Crop Freeze Damage Assessments

The Florida Department of Agriculture provides some estimates about the scope of economic losses so far due to this winter’s cold impact on some of the state’s most famous winter crops. Hear more details in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

GCC Meeting-UGA Cotton Workshop Underway

The Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop is underway at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. Various breakout sessions are taking place right now and will be repeated this afternoon, with GCC’s annual meeting set to start at 10:00. I talked with Richey Seaton who explains what the event is all about. Download Audio Various booths …

Digesting Gluten

For the 2 to 3 million Americans affected by celiac disease, a condition in which the human immune system erroneously attacks gluten proteins, causing the inability to absorb the nutrients, new research could soon give them more options in their diet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Bug Detectives

100% Effort to control bugs is a constant job. Everett Griner tells us who takes on this monumental task. 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 …

GAC Hoping for Legislative Action on Taxes

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar talks about how they hope the Georgia legislature, during this session, will take action on the recommendations from the special tax council. 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 …

FFB Encourages Contact with Legislators

Adam Basford, National Affairs Coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says there are people elected to serve in our nation’s captiol who do not have a background in agriculture and that’s why it’s important for farmers & ranchers to be in touch with members of the Congress and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

USDA to Help Military Families

The Department of Agriculture is has joined a government-wide initiative to address the concerns and challenges of our military families. 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 …

FL Ag Commish Putnam Plugs Into Immigration Debate in Tallahassee

A special state Senate committee is already exploring the immigration issue surely to be a big one in the coming Legislative Session. While much was said during the campaign about it, some reality check seems to be starting to come back into the discussion, thanks in part to people like Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and some Florida business interests who …

Our Changing Eating Habits

Even though Americans are continuing to eat many of the same foods they ate three decades ago, the way they prepare those meals has changed. 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 …