Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, the ranking Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, talked about specialty crop provisions in the farm bill at the Southeast Fruit and Vegetable conference last week in Savannah, Georgia. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Tobacco Farmers Receive Transition Program Payments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2008 – USDA will issue this year’s installment in the Tobacco Transition Payment Program with more than $950 million in payments to former quota holders and producers today. The transition payments are funded by assessments on tobacco product importers and manufacturers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Good Fruit & Veggie Show
Tyron Spearman had a chance to catch up with Charles Hall during this past weekends Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Conference held in Savannah, Georgia. Ă‚Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
The Color Purple
USDA researchers have found that purple potatoes pack a powerful punch of phytochemicals. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
USDA Ag Census Provides Valuable Information
As a producer you should of received your Ag Census form in the mail, and you are urged to complete it and return it by the deadline.Ă‚Â Tyron Spearman tells us today just how important this census is. Ă‚Â Report (:45 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Fresh From Florida Kids
A new program for teaching toddlers healthy eating habits was unveiled this week by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Read more here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Melon Fuel
The National Watermelon Association is still working on making fuel from melons. Executive Director Bob Morrissey says they still believe they hope to get test projects going in Florida and Georgia to make ethanol from melons that go to waste each year. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Blueberries as Brain Food
Antioxidant properties in blueberries and other fruits and vegetables could help keep the brain sharper as the body ages. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Farm Bill Has More For Specialty Crops
According to Florida Citrus Mutual Congressional Affairs Director Casey Welch, while both versions of the Farm Bill have a lot more in them for specialty crop support, the two versions get the dollars from very different places.Ă‚Â Hear Welch’s comments in this report.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) In the second report, Welch adds it may be a while yet before Congress …
Stallings Crop Insurance Hosts Grower Mtgs in N FL, GA, AL
Sponsoring this special announcement: Agriculture producers in North Florida and throughout the Wiregrass region of southwest Georgia and southern Alabama are invited to attend any of six grower meetings being hosted in coming days by Stallings Crop Insurance. Learn more about the meeting agenda, times, places and dates here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …