FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by FL Commissioner Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement today, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to allow Florida to set standards to ensure the state’s waterways are clean and safe. “The agreement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to defer to the State of …
Vale Takes First and Fourth-Place Ribbons in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix
OCALA, FL (March 15, 2013) – As the last week of HITS Ocala turns on the warm weather for a spectacular finale, Aaron Vale got the excitement started early on with a win in Thursday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, aboard Zippo II, owned by 2VR Showjumpers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Florida Agritourism Bill Moves Through House and Senate Committees
An effort to ban local governments from regulating agricultural tourism is moving through both the Florida House and Senate. 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 …
Some Concerns with the Flint River Drought Protection Act
The Flint River Drought Protection Act saw some changes right before Senate passage that Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says is causing the ag sector some concerns. 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 …
Old Houses
Everett Griner talks about how the old farm homes are being restored to their grace and charm of old. 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 …
NFREC Holds Beef/Forage Field Day
The University of Florida held a Beef/Forage Day today at the North Florida Research and Education Center just North of Marianna. Farmers from across the area were on hand to hear some of the latest information concerning beef production and forage. I talked with Doug Mayo, director of the Jackson County Extension office, about the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Kindergarten Ag Day Celebrated at North Elementary in Okeechobee
Next week will officially be recognized as National Agriculture Week and in honor of the celebration North Elementary in Okeechobee, FL, held their second annual Kindergarten Ag Day. The following audio is with Ms Elizabeth Pearce, kindergarten teacher and event coordinator and School Principle Pat McCoy explaining the importance and goals of the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Adding Eggs in Your Diet
It seems more consumers are adding eggs back into their diet, and the following report has few tips on how to keep the protein but skip the cholesterol. 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 …
NASS to Suspend Several USDA Statistical Reports
Starting in April, Joe Prusacki, director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service, says they will suspend USDA data collection and reports on a number of commodities. 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 …
Florida Cattlemen Holding Legislative Quarterly
The annual legislative quarterly meeting of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is taking place this week in Tallahasse, as cattlemen from across the state are in town to talk with their elected officials. And while a majority of today was spent at the Capital visiting State Senators and Representatives, this evening FCA members joined the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and …