The success of many ag operations depends on the access of foreign-born labor, but David Hill, a blueberry and landscape tree grower from Apopka, FL, says unfortunately that access has been threatened by the lingering fight over immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Batty for Bats
The southeast is home for many bats during the winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Farm Credit of Florida Hires New CEO
West Palm Beach, FL–(November 8, 2012-Farm Credit of FL) – Farm Credit of Florida, a leading agricultural financial cooperative, announced that Don Rice, the association’s Chief Executive Officer will be retiring this month, after a successful career spanning over 30 years within the Farm Credit system. After conducting a national search, the CEO search committee selected Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
2012 Ag Exports High, but Still Short of Expectations
According to USDA economist Steve MacDonald, the final U.S. agricultural trade report revealed a solid export year, even though it did fall short of expectations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …
Supporters of California’s Proposition 37 Continuing to Push Measure
The failed passage of California’s proposition 37, regarding the labeling of genetically modified food, is not deterring advocates for the measure who are planning to put a similar measure on the ballot in Washington state for 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Slick Stuff
Okra. America’s least popular crop. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Economy Causing Farmers to Diversify
The current state of our economy is having a large impact on growing decisions for many farmers. David Hill, president of Lakeshore Growers in Apopka, FL, says he is one of those farmers who has had to diversify in order to survive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost Just a Bit More This Year
According to American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual price survey, the retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner increased less than one-percent this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
Strong Industry
Agriculture is our economy’s strong point. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Nutrient Criteria H2O Standards Draw More Legal Challenge
In the latest move in years of legal battling, environmental groups have challenged a Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s plan for carrying out controversial water-quality standards. The Florida Wildlife Federation, the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, St. Johns Riverkeeper Inc., and the Sierra Club filed a case last week in the state Division of Administrative Hearings, contending that DEP did …