U.N. Population Report Emphasizes Importance of Locally-Led Conservation

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oct. 31, 2011—The United Nations’ prediction that the world population will soar to seven billion people this week emphasizes the importance of locally-led conservation. “The U.N.’s report underscores the critical need to preserve and protect our natural-resource base for today and for future generations,” National Association of Conservation Districts President Gene Schmidt said. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

FL Energy Summit Highlights Ag Opportunities in Renewable Energy

During last week’s Florida Energy Summit Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam said there is a lot of opportunity for agriculture in the biomass area of renewable energy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

NASS Cuts to Have Huge Impact on AL Catfish Industry

The National Ag Statistics Service recently announced their cuts for 2012 and included in those is the elimination of reports for the catfish industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …

Agriculture’s Role in Halloween

A quick look at how agriculture influences our celebrations, even Halloween. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Recognizing the Importance of Coral Reefs

The US Coral Reef Task Force recently held a meeting to review their strategies for protecting and restoring the nations coral reefs. And Deputy Under Secretary Ann Mills says she was pleased to see how agriculture is working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in recognizing the importance of the effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …

Farm Land Investment

Everett Griner explains how farm land investing is becoming risky business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Fresh Fruit Index Tips the Scale for Food Price Inflation

USDA Food Price Economist Ricky Volpe says they have bumped up the retail food price forecast by a half a percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

FL Specialty Crop Growers to Receive Crop Insurance Education

USDA’s Risk Management Agency has announced funds to support crop insurance education and outreach in 47 states to ensure that small and underserved producers get the information they need to effectively manage their risk and remain productive. Complete listings of the agreements can be found on the RMA Web site at: http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/agreements/. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Holder and Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement

WASHINGTON, October 28, 2011– Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …

FL Ag Commissioner on the Success of the Inaugural Florida Energy Summit

The first ever Florida Energy Summit wrapped up today and Southeast AgNet was able to get a few words from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam regarding the success of the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …