Senate Tax Extender Bill Still Stalled

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The tax extenders bill that would reauthorize more than 50 expired tax breaks is still stalled in the Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Program

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USDA has announced a new risk management option that will be available for fruit and vegetable growers and producers with diversified farms. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Florida Agriculture Exports Up in 2013

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: With growth in exports such as breeding horses, strawberries and tomatoes, Florida’s international agricultural exports totaled about $4.1 billion in 2013, up 1.9 percent from the previous year, according to a report released Wednesday. The leading export commodities included Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Fresh From Florida Exports Increased to $4.1 Billion in 2013

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Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its annual international agriculture report today, revealing exports increased to $4.1 billion last year, an increase of 2 percent from the previous year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

House and Senate Ag Subcommittee Approve 2015 Ag Appropriations Bill

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Despite approval of the Fiscal Year 2015 USDA-FDA spending bills in subcommittees in both the House and the Senate, there is still debate regarding the House bill allowance of school waivers from federal school lunch standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers

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Baby boomers are now at the retirement stage. Everett Griner looks at how this will affect rural America. Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

AgNet This Week: Immigration Politics; Planting Tips

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This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports regarding the politics holding up comprehensive immigration reform, some tips on planting and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Potential Medical Marijuana Will Not be Boon for Agriculture

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Despite Florida likely heading toward allowing marijuana for medical purposes, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says it will not be a boon for Florida agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Growers Encouraged to Urge Congress to Reverse WIC’s Potato Ban

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The potato industry is encouraging growers to send a letter to members of the House and Senate regarding the inclusion of potatoes in the WIC vouchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

U.S. and Mexico Make Progress on Various Trade Issues

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U.S. fresh potatoes are now allowed into all of Mexico, just one of efforts among recent progress on various trade issues with Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …