Ag Leaders Settle for Farm Bill Extension For Now

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Top leaders in both parties on the House and Senate Agriculture committees have agreed to a one-year extension of the 2008 farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Given the Challenges, Ag Sector Did Quite Well in 2012

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Considering the many challenges farmers faced during 2012, USDA chief economist Joe Glauber says the ag sector is in surprisingly good shape. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

USDA to Conduct Survey on Cattle Inventories

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USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will soon start their semi-annual cattle survey asking producers about their inventories. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Top Food Issues for 2012 and 2013

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The following two stories take a quick look back at the top food stories of 2012 and give some thoughts on what might be the key issues for food, beverage and agribusiness in 2013. 2012: Download Audio 2013: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Census of Agriculture

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On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Jim Ewing, Acting Director of the Florida office of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service urges Florida agriculture producers to participate in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio More information is available on the web, including how to respond to the census online, by clicking on USDA Census. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …

FL Could Lead the Federal Immigration Reform Discussion in 2013

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Republicans are now starting to get on board with comprehensive immigration reform plans, with a couple of Florida leaders among those clearing the way for the change of ideas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

What Will Happen to the Renewable Fuels Standard Next Year?

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Despite the Renewable Fuels Standard being under fire for much of 2012, it did survive relatively unscathed, but that may not be the end of the story as USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report regarding the fact that the RFS may get more attention by lawmakers in 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Cattle Placement Numbers Affected by Drought Conditions

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Cattle placements numbers in feedlots during November was a surprise for many as the trade had expected a larger decline than what we saw, as one factor may be the latest drought monitor report which shows no change in hay and cattle areas in drought conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Clean Water

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The Clean Water Act turns 40. Everett Griner discusses the problems we still have, just not as bad as it used to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Ag Innovations Have Had Significant Impact on US Economy

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It is the time of year when many people pause and reflect on the last 12 months, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack took it one step further has he reflects on the innovations to agriculture over the last thirty years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …