By LILLY ROCKWELL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 1, 2011……….When lawmakers begin preparing for next year’s legislative session in September, one of their priorities should be taking another look at laws dealing with immigrants, Gov. Rick Scott said Monday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Food Research
Everett Griner explains how cuts in ag research will slow production. 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 …
USDA Designates 27 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA has just released this announcement for counties in Florida and contiguous counties in Alabama and Georgia: WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 27 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Some Concerned About Strict Leafy Green Requirements
Some Ag groups are concerned about a proposed rule that would give the largest produce handlers the power to establish on-farm practices for all growers of leafy greens. 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 …
Agriculture Watching Debt Discussions
Many across the country have been glued to what’s happening in our nation’s capitol concerning the country’s debt issue, and as Tyron Spearman reports today, that includes many in agriculture as we continue to watch to see how all of this will affect various programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Medfly Eradicated in Broward
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the eradication of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Broward County following the discovery of the pest in Pompano Beach last January. More information is available on the web site of the Division of Plant Industry of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by clicking on Medfly. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner …
Mushroom Magic
These tiny truffles may become a huge cash crop. Everett Griner tells us about this. 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 …
Alabama Hosting Southeast NACD Meeting
Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for the 2011 National Association of Conservation Districts Southeast meeting, as the event started this afternoon with a round table discussion. I had a chance to talk with Earl Garber, NACD 1st Vice President, about the meeting which runs through Tuesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
Title I Programs Discussed During Audit Hearings
The House is continuing to prepare for the 2012 Farm Bill through their audit sessions with commodity programs being the focus during a recent hearing. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week of July 25, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …