FFB Supports Efforts Against New EPA Pesticide Permits

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The EPA has requested to postpone requiring producers to get EPA Clean Water Act permits to use pesticides in or near water from April 9, 2011 to October 31, 2011. But Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau says that would still create a burden for producers and therefore they are supporting legislation in the House that would eliminate the …

Floral Sweetness

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

Everett Griner tells us that we can “Say it with flowers…anytime!” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

R. F. D. Iraq

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

Everett Griner tells us how agricultural volunteers are helping Iraq people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Former US Trade Rep, Ag Secretary Yeutter Talks Specialty Crops

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, International, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with former U S Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter to discuss timely issues facing specialty crop growers in both world trade and U. S. Farm Bill negotiations. Yeutter was a featured speaker at this week’s Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum held in Tampa, just before the national Commodity Classic convention, which will bring corn and …

G. E. Controversy

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner answers the question…Is G. E. planting research enough? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

USDA Efforts to Address Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

With the Environmental Protection Agency poised to implement more redundant and burdensome rules and regulations, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently answered questions on what USDA is doing to help relieve farmers and ranchers of some of these burdens. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

USDA Specialty Crop Grants Available for FL Producers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that up to $4.3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarded to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions and government agencies, among others, to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Florida’s specialty crops. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for funding. Download …

Support Being Requested for UF DPM/DPH Program

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has indicated they would provide funding support for a Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM) and Doctor of Plant Health (DPH) programs at the University of Florida, contingent on the expression of industry need and support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Farm Income Forecast Showing Record Highs

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

According to USDA’s Economic Research Service net farm income will be up nearly 20 percent in 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …