With the impending deadline for EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria lurking, Mary Hartney, president of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, was part of a delegation that recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participated in a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the concerns agriculture has with the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
Goats…Again
Today Everett Griner tells us about the consumption of goat meat and cheese. What is happening with it might surprise you. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Reminder of Deadline for FL NRCS Conservation Programs
Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, wants to remind producers that the October, 29, 2010 deadline is upon us for producers to sign up for a variety of conservation programs through the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
Ag Employers Encouraged to Participate in ABAC Career Day
Dean of the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Dr Tim Marshall, encourages those looking for quality employees in the Ag sector, to come out November 16 for their second annual Career Connections for Agriculture, Horticulture and Natural Resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Study Shows GIPSA Will Cost Jobs
A study commissioned by the American Meat Institute indicates that an estimated 104-thousand Americans could lose their jobs if USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s new regulatory proposal is finalized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …
Possible Brucellosis Find in Wyoming
Testing for Brucellosis in Wyoming has led to the possible discovery of the disease in the blood of 3 cows from a single herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
FL Candidates Paying Close Attention to Numeric Nutrient Criteria
During Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s recently held Annual Meeting, director of Government & Community Affairs, Stacie Braswell, says the statewide candidates that attended the event were well aware of the issues of water and what effect EPA’s upcoming nutrient criteria announcement would have on agriculture and the state as a whole. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
Cattle Industry Benefits from Beef Checkoff
In our “Get to know your Beef Checkoff” series, brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, today we hear from Dr. Frank Thomas of Alamo, Georgia who said he is pleased with what the beef checkoff has done over the years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …