Budget Cuts

Everett Griner explains how the U.S.D.A. reports will be hard hit on this new round of budget cuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

Growers Could Soon Have Another Alternative to Methyl Bromide

There is currently three effective alternatives to methyl bromide, but Weed Scientist Stanley Culpepper with the University of Georgia believes they have developed a fourth option that will offer growers even more flexibility. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …

Alabama Specialty Crop Block Grants Due May 10

Hassey Brooks with the Alabama Department of Agriculture reminds the specialty crop sector about the May 10, 2013, deadline to submit Specialty Crop Block Grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

Agriculture Received Good Funding Support from 2014 Florida Budget

With the 2013 Florida Legislative Session officially in the books, we take a look at how some of the $74.5 billion in the 2014 state budget will be focused on agricultural issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …

Florida Agriculture Promotional Campaign to Increase Recruiting Efforts

Susan Nardizzi , director of marketing with the Florida Department of Agriculture says by joining the Florida Agriculture Promotional Campaign, both small and large producers can benefit from the “Fresh From Florida” programs conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio Click here for the complete interview by Susan Nardizzi and for a link to the …

Long Ditch

The keystone pipeline is a disaster for farmers. Everett Griner explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Florida Legislature Approves Citrus Research Funding

From Florida Citrus Mutual: LAKELAND, Fla. (May 3, 2013) – The state Legislature today agreed to fund $9.5 million in research related activities to combat a terrifying disease known as HLB, or citrus greening, that threatens to wipe out Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry and its 76,000 jobs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …

Alabama Launches StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity

Over 100 people packed into a tent under cloudy, drizzly conditions Thursday afternoon for the announcement of the StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama at the AL Hooks Produce farm near Shorter. The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas. Speakers at the …

Overachieving Bioenergy Yeast for Ethanol Production

USDA researchers have developed a new strain of yeast that could help streamline cellulosic ethanol costs and production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

Southeast Farmers and Ranchers Awarded Value Added Producer Grants

USDA has announced 110 recipients in 43 states for the latest round of Value Added Producer Grants. USDA Rural Development Acting Administrator Lillian Salerno explains the purpose behind the grants. Georgia Download Audio Florida Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …