Ag Leaders Settle for Farm Bill Extension For Now

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Top leaders in both parties on the House and Senate Agriculture committees have agreed to a one-year extension of the 2008 farm 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Researchers Working to Boost the Nutritional Power of Yellow Fleshed Potatoes

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USDA researchers are extending their efforts to develop more varieties of specialty potatoes, such as the popular Peter Wilcox variety. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Census of Agriculture

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On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Jim Ewing, Acting Director of the Florida office of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service urges Florida agriculture producers to participate in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio More information is available on the web, including how to respond to the census online, by clicking on USDA Census. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Changing Tastes

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G.M. foods may feed the world. Everett Griner makes two important points. 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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

FL Could Lead the Federal Immigration Reform Discussion in 2013

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Republicans are now starting to get on board with comprehensive immigration reform plans, with a couple of Florida leaders among those clearing the way for the change of ideas. 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 …

Fruit and Veggie Prices Expected to See Higher Inflation in 2013

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The headlines for 2012 food prices were largely dominated by the drought, but USDA Food Economist Ricky Volpe says that was not the case for fruits and veggies. 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 …

Clean Water

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The Clean Water Act turns 40. Everett Griner discusses the problems we still have, just not as bad as it used to be. 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 …

Ag Innovations Have Had Significant Impact on US Economy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It is the time of year when many people pause and reflect on the last 12 months, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack took it one step further has he reflects on the innovations to agriculture over the last thirty years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Census of Ag Forms to be in the Mail Very Soon

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It is time for the Census of Agriculture and Alabama Director of the National Agriculture Statistics Services Bill Weaver says farmers can expect to see the forms very soon. 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 …

Overall Food Prices Flat for 2012, but Plenty of Movement Within Categories

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USDA Economist Ricky Volpe takes one last look at food prices for 2012. 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 Considers Efforts Important to …