From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, March 17, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred from Jan. 3, 2016, through Jan. 29, 2016. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Work Continues on GMO Food Labeling Measure
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted down an effort by U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts to prohibit states from requiring genetically modified food labels through a bill that was designed to create a USDA voluntary labeling standard for genetically modified products. And while most of us are familiar with the acronym GMO’s, the bill actually referred to them as bioengineered food …
UF/IFAS Study Identifies Opportunity for Further Promotion of Florida Strawberries
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — More than three quarters of Florida’s strawberries are shipped to American markets east of the Mississippi River. Most of those out-of-state consumers enjoy the fruit, but some mistakenly think Sunshine State strawberries aren’t available at their grocery stores, a new University of Florida study shows. That means marketers and others must do a better job ensuring consumers …
Small Tractor Sales Up 26 Percent
Retail sales of farm tractors less than 40 horsepower were up 26.2 percent last month compared to February of 2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
This is an Irish-American invention, that is why we celebrate National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day on March 17. Cathy Isom has the real story behind a traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast that’s celebrated in America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
U.S. Sugar-Get the Facty on Lake Okeechobee Releases
The Facts on the Lake Okeechobee Releases We share in the frustration over the Lake Okeechobee discharges. We want to collaborate in finding solutions that improve water storage and reduce the risk of discharges occurring again. But the Sierra Club’s reckless and mean-spirited attacks – which are part of their ongoing vendetta against sugarcane farmers – misdirect the focus away …
Disappointed with Senate Vote on Food Labeling Legislation
The U.S. Senate today voted down an effort by Sen. Pat Roberts to prohibit states from requiring genetically modified food labels. And various agriculture groups are disappointed with the vote on this food labeling legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote on Roberts Compromise Food Labeling Legislation
From the National Corn Growers Association: National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling issued the following statement today in response to the Senate’s failure to pass Chairman Pat Roberts’ uniform, national food labeling standard: “U.S. corn farmers are disappointed that, despite the clear demonstration of support from nearly 800 groups, the Senate failed to move this reasonable legislation forward. This …
Scott Announces Line-item Vetoes to Florida Budget
Despite the fact Florida Governor Rick Scott has yet to receive the budget from lawmakers, in a surprise move Tuesday he did announce that he would sign the largest budget in state history while using his line-item veto relatively sparingly, defusing a potential showdown with state lawmakers. Download Audio To read more on this story click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Celebrating National Agriculture Day 2016
Tuesday was National Agriculture Day, as National Agriculture Week continues through Saturday, March 19. And according to a story from Rod Bain, the importance of agriculture in our daily lives was the focus of annual National Ag Day events nationwide like those held yesterday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …