Local food is one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture and at a recent Senate Ag Hearing lawmakers and USDA officials gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities in supporting these local food systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
GA Producers Invited to Ag Day Event at the Capitol
Georgia Agribusiness President Bryan Tolar invites those in the ag sector to attend Ag Day at the Capitol this Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
Crop Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how the new immigration laws are leading to smaller crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
USDA Asking for More Flexibility in 2012 Farm Bill
Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack recently told the Senate Ag Committee that in order to get the most bang for their buck in the 2012 Farm Bill, they would need more flexibility to administer programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
US House Ag Chair Encourages Obama to Act on Energy Policy
Ag Chair Frank Lucas has encouraged President Obama to take action to assist farmers and rangers struggling with the impact of high energy cost. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Director Encouraged About the …
US Sugar and Duda Complete Deal
Completing a deal announced back in November, U.S. Sugar Corp has officially paid $150 million for land owned by A. Duda & Sons Inc.’s sugar cane production business near Belle Glade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Applications for Assistance to Organic Farmers due March 30
Gainesville, FL., March 7, 2012– USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency’s Organic Initiative. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on March 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Career Choices
Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …
Some Questioning the Realistic Nature of Know Your Farmer
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan continues to champion USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, however there are some on Capitol Hill who are raising questions about the local food initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Case IH Offering Field of Deals
The Case IH “Field of Deals” event is underway through April 30, 2012 as Scott Rasch, Public Relations Manager for Case IH, said now is the time to stop by your local dealer. Download Audio For more information on the Case IH Field of Dreams event click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …