Ag producers, natural resource managers and Ag industry in Florida are all invited to attend in a panel discussion concerning the Challenges and Opportunities facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers January 19th in Tallahassee. 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 …
Fast Tractor
A 1952 Ford 8N tractor dubbed the “8NCREDIBLE” is reported to have taken the title of world’s fastest farm tractor, reaching a speed of just over 96 miles per miles per hour and breaking a record that has stood for 81 years. Cathy Isom tells us about the new world record for the fastest farm tractor. Download Audio Sponsored …
Commissioner Adam H. Putnam’s Statement on President Obama’s Executive Action Restricting Gun Rights
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s executive action restricting gun rights: “Our right to bear arms is enshrined in our U.S. Constitution, yet President Obama has again circumvented Congress with this executive action, infringing on Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Springs Backers Seek Water Policy Changes
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 4, 2016………. An advocacy group for Florida’s natural springs has outlined concerns with a major water-policy bill that is expected to be quickly approved during the upcoming 2016 legislative session. The Florida Springs Council, a consortium of 35 organizations, is telling lawmakers what changes are needed to …
Tickets Now on Sale for Feb. 9 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet
From the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame: TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2016) — Tickets are on sale for the 37th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet on Feb. 9, which will honor four inductees who have made invaluable contributions to Florida agriculture. The banquet, which each year celebrates the accomplishments of industry leaders who have served in research, education …
Drones-Technology Driven
Everett Griner talks about drones and crop dusting working together in today’s Agri View. 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 …
New Water Policy Expected to Flow in Session
From: News Service of Florida Shortly after the 2016 legislative session goes through its opening rituals, the House and Senate will take up a statewide water-policy proposal more than two years in the making. The proposal (SB 552 and HB 7005), which sped through legislative committees, has attracted some last-minute opposition from environmental groups that contend it wouldn’t go far …
Gypsum Approved for Conservation Practices
Gypsum was one of the conservation practices discussed at the Nutrient Management and Edge of Field Monitoring from the Great Lakes to the Gulf conference Dec 1-3 in Memphis. The USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service recently created a national conservation practice standard paving the way for states to add gypsum to their list of approved conservation practices. Ohio State University …
SNAP Hunger
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP- is the federal government’s most important tool for fighting poverty. Cathy Isom looks into why Americans who rely on food stamps are still going hungry. 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 …
Bill Seeks to Preserve Bear Habitats, Reduce Conflicts
From: News Service of Florida Pointing to a lack of coordination between agencies, House Minority Leader Mark Pafford, D-West Palm Beach, filed a bill Tuesday designed to protect black-bear habitats while reducing conflicts between bears and humans. The bill (HB 1055) is filed for the 2016 legislative session and is identical to a measure (SB 1096) filed earlier by Sen. …