Given the critical state of play of sugar policy with the upcoming renewal of the farm bill, many believe that attendance to the 29th International Sweetener Symposium this year is a must for all industry stakeholders. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
AL Binion Creek Watershed Included in NRCS National Water Quality Initiative
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service new National Water Quality Initiative is committed to improving four impaired waterways in Alabama and Kent McCray, NRCS District Conservationist in Tuscaloosa County says one of those is the Binion Creek Watershed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Florida Citrus Grower Will Try Olives as Alternative Crop
Grower Tom Mack attended seminars on olives and mechanical harvesting earlier this year in Lake Alfred, and has decided to plant some olives on frozen citrus land. He tells why he chose olives over other possible alternative crops, and how he’ll harvest and market them if he can grow fruit. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone …
Bug Battle
Everett Griner ponders if fighting insects is a loosing battle or not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
USDA Proceeds With Office Consolidation Plan
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its decision on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office consolidations proposed in January as part of USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. In total, FSA will consolidate 125 of the 131 offices originally proposed for consolidation with other USDA service centers, consistent with provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Under …
4-H in Africa
Linda Jo Turner with the National 4-H Council explains how 4-H in several African nations is becoming a means of increasing food security. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
FL Ag Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for 2013 inductees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Funding and Efforts Towards Invasive Pest and Disease Control
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be funding the implementation of 321 projects in an effort to help farmers and ranchers protect their crops and livestock from invasive pests and diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Specialty Crops Receive Support from House Members
A geographically diverse and bipartisan letter was delivered to the House Agriculture Committee leadership urging full and fair consideration to the research, pest management, and trade assistance programs that are vital to the specialty crop producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
3.9 Million Acres Accepted in CRP
After receiving nearly 48,000 offers on more than 4.5 million acres of land, Juan Garcia, Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs says USDA has accepted 3.9 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …