Attention of Ag Sector Shifting back to Pushing for a Farm Bill

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With the election now over, all the attention is shifting back to the number of important legislative actions still yet to be done by Congress. And Southern Cotton Growers President Mike Tate said on top of mind for producers is the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Produce Inspection Training Program to be Available Three Times in 2013

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Industry leaders will have three opportunities to participate in the Produce Inspection Training Program or 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Blueberries Highlighted During PMA Fresh Summit

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Albert Wildes, president of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association, was in Anaheim California recently where he was showcasing GA blueberries at the Produce Marketing Association’s 2012 Fresh Summit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

AL NRCS Helping Producers Focus on Soil Health

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Soil health is an important priority for producers, and AL NRCS agronomist Eric Schwab gives four basic principles that producers can implement to increase and protect their soil health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Berry Market Continues to Trend Upward

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U.S. fresh berries are expected to continue to expand by seven-percent a year during the next three years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL NRCS Involved in Soil Health Study

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Soil health has long been a priority for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they are excited to be assisting in a new soil initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

A Giant Southern Pumpkin

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Growing pumpkins can be challenging here in the south, but one certain Alabama farmer found a way to not grow the biggest pumpkin in state history. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Where Presidential Candidates Stand on Ag Related Issues

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Election Day is upon us and just in case you are still undecided, The American Soybean Association recently posed several Ag-issue related questions to the two men seeking the nation’s highest office. ASA President Steve Wellman notes that President Obama and Governor Romney were both in favor on passing the Farm Bill this year and had similar thoughts on what …

Fresh From Florida Products Showcased During PMA Fresh Summit

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Executive chef and culinary ambassador for the Florida Department of Agriculture, Justin Timineri was in California recently for the Produce Marketing Association’s annual Fresh Summit, where he showcased Fresh from Florida products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Community Farmers’ Markets

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This week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight is about about the growth of Florida’s community farmers’ markets and how many have evolved into weekly festivals with live music, arts and crafts, and outreach programs. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Community Farmers’ Markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …