Florida agriculture circles are full of buzz after Florida Governor Charlie Crist vetoed two key agriculture bills over the weekend. Ag leaders across the state are strategizing on what to do next. Both bills were heavily supported by Florida farmers and ranchers and both passed with overwhelming support in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Below is a brief rundown …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Grapefruit to S Korea
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida pink grapefruit being featured in 20 Shinsegae E-Mart mega-stores in South Korea this past March and April. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on South Korea Grapefruit Promotion. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …
Greener Grass
Everett Griner tells us how good management leads to greener lawns. 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 BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025
Ag Review for the Week of May 10, 2010
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 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 …
TIP to Help Retiring Farmers Transition their Land to Beginning Farmers
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced the Transition Incentives Program (TIP) – a new program under the Conservation Title of the 2008 Farm Bill – to encourage retired or retiring owners or operators to transition their land to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …
Southeast Hosting 2012 Farm Bill Hearings
Various agricultural groups and producers will be involved in two farm bill hearings being held in the Southeast this Friday and Saturday, as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …
FFB Urges Producers to Contact Gov about Pending Bills
The Florida Farm Bureau has sent out an FBACT Action Alert to encourae their members to contact Governor Charlie Crist in support of the Greenbelt Legislation and the General Ag Bill. Both bills must both be signed by Saturday, May 15 in order for them to become law. Click here for more details on the legislation and to take action. …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day to feature Energy Crops
The Sunbelt Ag Expo will hold it’s Field Day on Thursday, July 8, 2010. And Executive Director Chip Blalock, says that in addition to the tradition row crops they have expanded their forage and grass research to include potential energy grasses. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support …
Farmer Stress
Stress is a growing problem for farmers. Why? Everett Griner has done some research and talks about it today. 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 …
Food Born Illnesses
Who is dragging their feet? Everett Griner tells us. 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 BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025