Giant African Land Snail Spotted in Miami-Dade

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A population of Giant African land snails has been indentified in Miami-Dade County. The invasive species is one of the most damaging snails in the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Provides …

FFB Encouraging Producers to Sign Numeric Nutrient Criteria Petition

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

ISSUE: The EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria regulations are expected to cost Floridians billions of dollars and we need the White House to intervene. The Obama Administration has said that it will review petitions that attract enough support and ensure it is sent to the appropriate policy experts and issued an official response. IMPACT: In order to gain the White House’s …

Ag Research

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In the time of budget cuts, Everett Griner tells us about the cuts being faced in agriculture research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

More Efforts for Better School Nutrition

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced further investments to help children develop positive nutrition and physical activity habits that can lead to healthier lifestyles. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Provides Significant Support …

FFB Keeping a Close Eye on Issues on the State and Federal Level

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Ag Policy, Andrew Walmsley, says they have been keeping a close eye on a multitude of issues here in the state as well as in Washington D.C. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FFAA Seeks Student Applications for $2,000 Scholarships

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, General, Vegetables

Applications are now being accepted from qualified students at the University of Florida, Florida Southern College and Florida A&M University for $2,000 scholarships sponsored by the Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association. The scholarships are designed to promote the study of agriculture in higher education and to encourage academic excellence among students pursuing agriculture studies. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

FL NRCS Working with Producers on Integrated Pest Management

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Agronomist for the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, Steve Boetger, says they are working with producers in finding ways to better manage insects, diseases and weeds through integrated pest management. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Food Prices Continue to Rise in Latest Marketbasket Survey

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The American Farm Bureau Federations’ Marketbasket Survey for this third quarter shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $53.12, up $1.95 from last quarter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

U.S. Sugar Exec. Appointed To National Ag Trade Advisory Comm.

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Clewiston, FL – September 13, 2011 – U.S. Sugar Corporation is proud to announce that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk have appointed Judy Clayton Sanchez, of U.S. Sugar, to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC) in Sweeteners and Sweetener Products. “Trade issues have an enormous impact on the sugar industry …