TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 34 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to frosts and freezes during this winter season and drought over the last six months. The USDA has designated an additional 28 counties in Florida as contiguous natural disaster areas. “Florida’s growers have …
Urging Discussion on Biotech Issues
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke before the House Ag Committee this week and explained why biotech crops need to be a big part of world food production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …
Bug Detectives
100% Effort to control bugs is a constant job. Everett Griner tells us who takes on this monumental task. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AL NRCS WRP Reminder
Bob Beaty, Easements Manager for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, reminds landowners about the Wetland Reserve Program as it works great for those with land that’s too wet for crops or pastures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
FL Ag Commish Putnam Plugs Into Immigration Debate in Tallahassee
A special state Senate committee is already exploring the immigration issue surely to be a big one in the coming Legislative Session. While much was said during the campaign about it, some reality check seems to be starting to come back into the discussion, thanks in part to people like Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and some Florida business interests who …
Our Changing Eating Habits
Even though Americans are continuing to eat many of the same foods they ate three decades ago, the way they prepare those meals has changed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner tells us how the 2012 Farm Bill progress will be slow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
South Florida Farm Chemical Thefts Continue
South Florida Multi-County Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says farm chemical thefts in the region continue. For this report, we share his information about the situation and how farmers may better protect their inventories. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
2 Job Families
As everyone knows, farming still requires two jobs. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …
USDA Progress Report: Biofuels Expansion Reaches All U S Regions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2011 (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that biofuels and biomass energy projects across America have been selected for funding to continue the Administration’s support for the development of renewable fuels. Vilsack highlighted the various investments USDA made since he laid out a broad vision to spur rural revitalization through renewable energy production in a …