USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini made an announcement that enrollment for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs began Tuesday, November 1, for the 2017 crop year coverage. 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 …
Florida NRCS Invites Producers to Natural Resource Meeting
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida invites producers to attend its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on November 15 in Gainesville. Discussions will be held concerning 2014 Farm Bill programs and conservation easements. Those interested are encouraged to attend, as the event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, …
St. Lucie County Citrus Grower is Re-elected to Statewide Farm Bureau Leadership Post
From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Orlando, Fla. – Delegates at Florida Farm Bureau’s 2016 Annual Meeting have unanimously re-elected Brant Schirard as vice president of the organization. First elected as Florida Farm Bureau vice president in 2010, Schirard will now begin his fourth consecutive term. A St. Lucie County citrus grower and a Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Rubio Says Fight Will Continue against Citrus Greening
The Florida citrus industry continues to fight citrus greening, the disease that’s contributed to a major decline in citrus production the past few years. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio was recently asked if the federal government will continue to help combat the disease. Download Audio Rubio said they will also continue to work on assurance that Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Urged to Take Survey
Alabama fruit and vegetable farmers are being reminded Monday, October 31, is the deadline to take part in a survey from Auburn University (AU). As the farm-to-table movement gains traction and consumers search for locally produced food, AU is researching the fruit and vegetable industry’s impact on Alabama. So the 15-minute survey for Alabama fruit, vegetable and tree nut farmers …
Presidential Poll in Farm Country
A new nationwide poll is out that shows farmers and ranchers favoring Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the presidential sweepstakes. 55 percent of respondents in the Agri-Pulse Farm and Ranch Poll say they’ll vote for the Republican candidate while 18 percent say they’ll cast a vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton. The poll shows two percent of the respondents planning …
Herb Life Secret
Today Cathy Isom answers a question many of us, and researchers, have had. Could a popular herb be the secret to a longer life? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 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 …
Georgia Grown Pleased with Subway Restaurants Partnership
Consumers have been enjoying fresh, locally grown produce on their sandwiches at many of their local Subway restaurants this year. Subway and Georgia Grown announced early this past summer a partnership to promote Georgia Grown sandwich toppings in some of Subway’s restaurants. And Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black has been pleased with this promotion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …
Florida to Hold Natural Resource Meeting about Farm Bill Programs
In an effort to assist agricultural producers in meeting their land management goals while protecting our natural resources, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting on November 15th in Gainesville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Florida Citrus Growers get Reduction in Taxes
From The News Service of Florida: Florida citrus growers will pay less in taxes for the recently started growing season than in past years, as the industry struggles against deadly citrus-greening disease. The Florida Citrus Commission voted Wednesday to set the tax on each 90-pound box of processed oranges, grapefruit and specialty fruits at 7 cents. The rate is what …