House and Senate Federal Budgets May be Too Far Apart

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Although, the Senate has sent its 2014 budget resolution to the House for consideration, it’s still unclear if the House will even move to create a conference. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Considering Ways to Help Snap Recipients Buy More Produce

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USDA’s Gary Crawford has the details regarding how USDA is considering changing the way SNAP program benefits are issued in order to help SNAP recipients buy more fresh produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Potato Industry Pleased with Call for Japan’s Inclusion in TPP Talks

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The U.S. potato industry is applauding the Obama Administration’s support of the inclusion of Japan in ongoing Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade talks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Just One Week Left to Nominate a Special Farm Mom

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Nominations for Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Mom of the Year contest must be submitted by Tuesday, April 23rd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Still Time to Return Ag Census Surveys

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For those farmers and ranchers who have not completed their 2012 Census of Agriculture forms, Doug Kleweno, southeast regional director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service says their is still time to get them in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Groups Agree on Framework for Farm Worker Program

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A group of senators, labor unions and farm groups have reached an agreement on a framework for a farm worker program to be included as part of a bigger immigration reform package. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Everglades Long-Term Plan a Win for Ag and the Environment

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Several issues originally though to be contentious, have had a much easier road than expected during Florida’s 2013 legislative session. Senator Wilton Simpson says one of those issues was the Everglades Restoration Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Pollen and Bees Essential to our Food Supply

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David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary with the Florida Department of Agriculture, reminds to be thankful for that pollen and bee that helps provide the food, fiber and many other products we use every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Food Labeling

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If someone tells you that their crop was “organic ” would you know what they mean? Everett Griner discusses “organic” today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

FFA’s Food for All Grant Program

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Through the FFA: Food for All program – local FFA chapters throughout the U.S. can receive funding to support year-long service-learning projects focused on the development and implementation of sustainable hunger programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …