Florida’s Gaetz Proposes Moving Redistricting Process Timeline

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GAETZ PROPOSES MOVING REDISTRICTING PROCESS TIMELINE By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Contact news@newsserviceflorida.com. LARGO, Florida, August 30, 2011……The Legislature could consider a constitutional amendment to change the timeline for redistricting votes in an effort to address a barrage of criticism lawmakers have heard as they have traveled across Florida, Senate Reapportionment Chairman Don Gaetz said Tuesday. Sponsored …

New Study Exemplifies Importance of Ag Research

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A recent USDA Economic Research study showed that public research investment is a major factor in determining the future growth of U.S. Ag productivity. 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 …

Multi-State Research Study Focuses on Drought Tolerance for Turf Grass

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Brian Unruh, Associate Director at the University of Florida West Florida Research and Education Center, explains their efforts in a multi-state project for the breeding of more drought-tolerant varieties of turf grasses. 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 …

Immigration Reform

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Everett Griner tells us just how critical immigration reform really is. 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 Cattle …

Blueberry Industry Working Together to Increase Market Share

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Blueberry growers from across the nation have joined forces to provide a consistent supply of fresh blueberries all year round by strategically streamlining their distribution of fresh berries to customers. 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 …

Youth Leaders

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The future of farming is in good hands. Everett Griner explains. 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 Cattle …

Water Management Districts to See More Funding Cuts

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The Department of Environmental Protection has proposed cutting the budget of the state’s water management districts by another $700 million dollars next year. 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, …

NRCS Helping Limited Resource Farmers Address Conservation Concerns

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In a previous report we discussed the awarding of the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants. And one of the grant recipients, Glyen Holmes with the New North Florida Cooperative Association, explains how they hope to use ther funding to assist limited resource farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Budget Process Could Have Big Impact on Writing of 2012 Farm Bill

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House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas eays his priority once returning from the August Recess is working with Ag Committee members on how to handle the committee’s recommendations to the Super Committee. 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 …

Potato Cyst Identification Problem Solved

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A probe has been developed capable of recognizing the unique regions of a nematode’s DNA allowing growers to distinguish the different types of potato cyst nematode from each other. 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 …