Farmers Forced to Face Even More Risks Than Usual

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Farmers are used to risks, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says this year the risks are extending to man-made circumstances, such as the absence of a 5 year farm bill and the growing possibility of across-the-board budget cuts due to sequestration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Ag Forecast Almost Identical to Original 2012 Predictions

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USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber has officially released his 2013 Ag forecast and it is almost identical to 2012, before the drought drastically altered expectations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Florida Cattlemen Getting Ready for Legislative Session

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Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, reminds producers that the 2013 Florida Legislative regular session kicks off March 5th and they look foward to working with both the new and familiar faces in Tallahassee this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Celebrating FFA Week All Year Long

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Even though National FFA week is officially wrapping up on Saturday, the National FFA officer team encourages everyone who loves and understands agriculture to help them spread their message of “grow” throughout the year. Download Audio Click here for the story with National FFA President Clay Sapp from Florida. Click here for the story with National FFA Secretary Kalie Hall …

Dam It Up!

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Everett Griner talks about how the idea of water conservation has some merit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Storm Systems May Bring Significant Rainfall to Florida Panhandle

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TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials urge Florida’s residents and visitors to remain aware this weekend and into next week, as two storm systems bring the potential for significant rainfall and flood risks to the Florida Panhandle. Some areas may see up to four inches of rainfall through Tuesday, with locally heavier amounts of up to Sponsored …

New FL Water Poll Reveals Some Encouraging Results for Ag Sector

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A new statewide public opinion survey has proven quite revealing and could bode well for ag in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

More Heavy Rains for Gulf and Southeast Region

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says more heavy rains could cause issues for some of our farmers, but are still a welcomed site for others. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

New Georgia Grown Building to Open this Fall at the Georgia National Fair

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The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are pleased to announce the opening of the Georgia Grown building during the 2013 Georgia National Fair, October 3-13. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

NCBA Past President on Release of EPA Information to Activist Groups

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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Past President J.D. Alexander said recent acions by the Environmental Protection Agency of releasing gathered data about livestock operations to activist groups is almost unbelievable. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …