Rep. Tom Rooney (R-16) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture, becoming the only Florida member to serve on that body. “This is great news,” said John L. Hoblick, president of Florida Farm Bureau Federation. “The Agriculture Committee impacts our industry in so many ways and I’m glad that Rep. Rooney will be a part of its …
Final Draft for Crop Insurance & Good Year for GA Peaches
Today Tyron Spearman has more information concerning the new crop insurance agreement along with numbers which show it should be a good year for peaches in Georgia. Insurance: Download Audio Peaches: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
Florida Provides for Increased Apalachicola Bay Oyster Production
(TALLAHASSEE/FDACS)– Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and Chairman Rodney Barreto of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today announced that both the winter and summer oyster harvesting areas in the Apalachicola Bay System will be opened for harvest seven days per week through August 31, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …
More UGA Cuts Expected
The recent economy has forced The University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences to take some deep financial cuts and Tyron Spearman has this report on how more cuts are expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …
Scientists Using Wild Potatoes to Improve Potato Health
USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists are using wild potatoes to help solve a wide array of issues pertaining to potato health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
Oil Spill Being Tied to Clean Energy Legislation
Many in Washington are tying the Deepwater Horizion oil spill to legislation dealing with climate change. But some believe that the focus should stay on those suffering in the Gulf. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Report
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Report is out and while it is only an advisory, it is a step in the development of the dietary guidelines for Americans. About the Report: Download Audio Report Priorities: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
Hungry Kids
It’s not all because of poverty. Everett Griner tells us just who, or what, might be the real cause. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL NRCS Reminds Producers of Energy Audit Deadline
Kenneth Morgan, program specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says with a upcoming deadline of Thursday, June 17, time is getting short for producers to sign up for this round of funding for an Agricultural Energy Management Plan. For more information visit your local NRCS field office or visit them online. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls …
AL NRCS Encouraging Producers to Update Conservation Plans
Resource Conservationist John Curtis with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service encourages producers to visit their local NRCS office this summer in order to update their conservation plans. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …