USDA Continuing to be Proactive Regarding Budget Cuts

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Budget concerns remain at the center of most discussions in Washington, but according to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA has responded to those concerns proactively. 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 …

No Need to be Fearful of Honeybees

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David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary with the Florida Department of Agriculture says that there is really no need to be fearful of honeybees this spring. 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 …

USDA: 6 Florida Counties Designated Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas in three separate designations due to various disasters. 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 …

New Fresh from Florida Commercials

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The Fresh from Florida campaign is certainly not new for our state but Susan Nardizzi, director of marketing for the division of marketing and development at the Florida Department of Agriculture says their newest efforts hope to raise the awareness of locally grown Fresh from Florida products while focusing on convenient and nutritious recipes though 30 and 60 second videos. …

Florida NRCS Helping Farmers Refocus on Soil Health

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District Conservationist Chuck O’Rourke with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida says that they are focusing more attention on soil health, to allow our farmers and ranchers better opportunities to feed the world more profitably and sustainably. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Florida to Receive $6 Million for Agriculture Pest and Disease Control

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Florida is set to receive $6 million in federal funding through the federal Farm Bill to help eradicate pests and control diseases that affect 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 …

Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making: The Series Continues

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In this writing, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam continues his educational outreach effort to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the April 2, 1513 landing of Juan Ponce de LeĂłn on our shores, and the impact that arrival has had on our state’s rich agricultural history. This is a real treat for anyone interested in the real story behind the …

Florida House Advances DEP-EPA Deal

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From The News Service of Florida: The House Rulemaking Oversight and Repeal Subcommittee on Monday started the process for the Legislature to accept a deal with the federal government that gives Florida more say over the state’s Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Trade-Outs

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There are some good points to leasing or swapping equipment. Everett Griner looks at some of them. 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 Board Supports …

Many Fruit Growers Getting Higher Prices So Far This Year

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USDA Economist Kristi Plattner says the latest USDA Fruit Outlook shows that many of our specialty crop growers are seeing higher prices so far this 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 IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …