FL NRCS Youth Conservation Academy Educating Students about Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The NRCS Youth Conservation Academy is an effort that Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says is designed to encourage students at the high school level to go ahead and start thinking about careers in natural resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

Livestock Producers Wonder What to Expect for 2013

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Livestock producers are wondering what to expect in 2013 as due to high feed costs, many will be looking at long-range weather reports and spring corn plantings to help make decisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill: “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for 2 million unemployed Americans. However, while I am relieved that the agreement reached prevents a spike in the price of dairy and …

BQA Good for Producers and Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Bill Lipscomb from Prattville, Alabama who said being BQA certified and using these practices have made a difference in his operation. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

2013 Will Not Likely See Any New Trade Agreements Signed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

In the following report, USDA’s Gary Crawford has USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber who tells us that even though there is expected to be lots of work done on various trade agreements in 2013, nothing is likely to be concluded during this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

Partial Farm Bill Extension Included in Fiscal Cliff Package

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

The Fiscal Cliff package finally approved by Congress does include a partial Farm Bill extension as well as some important tax extensions for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

Farm Bill Extension and Estate Tax Issue Approved

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

While it technically went past the deadline, Congress did finally reach a tax deal and approved the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …

Smart Choice

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Opportunity abounds for all grads seeking a career in agriculture. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

Despite Desire for Organic Price Still Key Factor for Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The demand for organic and local farm products continues to rank high among consumers, yet a new study has found that most consumers are more willing to pay premiums elsewhere in the store. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

Florida Beef Council Getting Started with New Year

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council Board of Directors, during their December meeting, approved the marketing plan for 2013 and Ashley Hughes said they look forward to implementing those plans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …