Climate Questions

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Everett Griner studies the climate and how science is nowhere near in agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Putnam Continues Push for Statewide Water Policy

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 20, 2013 Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continues to push for lawmakers to remember that South Florida isn’t the only part of the state where water quality and quantity have become dire issues. “There is an extraordinary bias to the south at the expense of the springs and Apalachicola Bay,” Putnam …

Update on NASS Reports for Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue to produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. The following report has details on how the reduced schedule will affect specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Getting Closer to a Farm Bill

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We may be getting closer to seeing a new farm bill put together, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

RFS Reduction Draws Differing Reactions from Ag Groups

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

EPA’s decision to reduce the fuel mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has many related to the biofuels industry frustrated. However, a coalition of livestock and poultry groups have applauded the action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Boosting the Biofuels Sector Beyond the RFS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Despite the concern from those connected with the renewable fuels industry regarding the announcement of a proposed reduction in the renewable fuels mandate, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there are also some encouraging statements in that same EPA announcement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Sugarcane Growers Pushing for Completion of Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Although the current sugar policy is no longer up for debate, Ryan Weston, executive vice president of Florida, Texas and Hawaii Sugarcane Growers, says they are still keeping a close eye on the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Plan Ahead for 2014 Automatic Spending Reductions

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USDA’s Farm Service Agency wants to remind farmers and ranchers who participate in FSA programs to plan ahead for Fiscal Year 2014 automatic spending reductions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

New Farmers

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There are those which choose hard work over comfort. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Immigration Likely to Wait Until 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Citing a lack of calendar time, The National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden has said that the House would likely pass immigration reform legislation by the end of next year. And Florida Congressman Steve Southerland agrees, as he gives his thoughts on the issue. Download Audio Listen to Southerland’s complete interview here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …