During this morning’s opening session of the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference in Orlando, Florida, the guest speaker was Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture Frank Lucas, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 3rd congressional district. And of course the topic the room full of people wanted to hear about was the farm bill, and that’s something I had a chance …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Buying Florida Christmas Trees
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the availability of Florida-grown Christmas trees and the benefits of buying local. More information is available online at Florida Christmas Tree Farms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
CCD Update
Researchers are still looking for answers. Everett Griner tells us about some confusion in the research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
Ag in Review for the Week of December 3, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Blueberry Growers Must Consider Labor when Choosing Varieties
A lot of factors go into determining which variety to plant, no matter what the crop. And for Apopka blueberry grower David Hill, one of those factors included labor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …
Kubota Offers Variety of Equipment to Accomodate Southeastern Needs
Paul Williams with the Kubota tractor corporation says their M series of tractors continue to accommodate the needs of southeastern farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Study Finds That Private and Public Ag Research Funding are Complimentary
A new analysis by the Economic Research Service looks at the relationship between public and private investments in research and development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Christmas Trees to be Included in 2012 Ag Census
With the latest Christmas tree data coming from 2009, it is important for growers to respond to the 2012 Ag Census, which will include questions regarding the Christmas tree industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …
Palmer Amaranth
Research has come a long ways. Everett Griner tells us how a solution is near for controlling pigweed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Number of Winter Farmers Markets Has Increased 52 Percent
Both Florida and Georgia are in the top ten for the number of winter markets listed in USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Research ProjectsApril …