THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By Brandon Larrabee THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 7, 2013…….A House panel unanimously approved a bill to update the restoration plan for the Everglades over the objections of environmental groups Thursday, setting the stage for what could be a complicated battle over the next phase of repairs for the “River of Grass.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
USDA Priorities Hinging on Need for Five-Year Farm Bill
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out several priorities during his speech at last week’s Commodity Classic, but said all of the work depends on the completion of a five-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Unexpected Cold Temps Damage Sweet Corn and Bean Crop
An unexpected freeze that hit South Florida the overnight hours of March 4th has damaged both the sweet corn and bean crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
Tomato Suspension Agreement Webinar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Fruit and Vegetable Program and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (USDOC), International Trade Administration (ITA) will host a free, interactive webinar on the newly amended Tomato Suspension Agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Doe Bucks
Deer damage is costing producers billions of dollars. Everett Griner talks about what some producers are doing to solve the problem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Efforts Ongoing to Increase Safety Net for Specialty Crops
While crop insurance has done quite a bit to fill the need for a strong safety net for row crop farmers, specialty crop farmers often do not have that option. But at a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained that they are making strides to change that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Florida Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award Nominations
Nominations for the Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award are now open through May 1, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …
Why Colony Collapse Disorder is a Difficult Issue to Manage
As the issue of Colony Collapse Disorder continues, so does the efforts to better understand and control it. And David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why the disorder has been so difficult to get a handle on. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
KORUS FTA
There are new trade packs now in effect. Everett Griner tells us about them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …
Florida NRCS Reminds Hispanic and Women Farmers of Deadline
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind Hispanic and Women farmers and ranchers about the upcoming deadline to file a claim. Lillian Salerno, Acting Administrator for USDA’s Rural Business Services Agency says that any Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades have until March 25 to file. Download Audio …