The Houses plans to vote on legislation that would extend the current farm bill and provide a package of disaster aid for livestock producers. But Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says she doesn’t understand why the House won’t take up the bill passed by the House Ag Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Audubon Files Challenge to Sugar Permits
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, July 27, 2012…Patience lost because of a lack of action, Florida Audubon Society on Friday filed legal petitions to force the South Florida Water Management District to enforce more-stringent laws put in place five years ago to reduce phosphorus levels in the Everglades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Career Choices
Everett Griner talks about making a good career choice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
New Produce Safety Rules Continue to be Discussed in General Terms
The implementing regulations for the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act are still held up at the White House’s Executive Office of Management and Budget, resulting in continued frustration from the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
Dow AgroSciences Joins Swisher Sweets-Sunbelt Expo
Steve Brown with Dow AgroSciences says they are excited to join Sunbelt Ag Expo in celebrating the successes of our farmers by becoming an annual sponsor of the Swisher Sweets Farmer of the Year program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Bee Research
Well, there is a new problem for honey bees. Everett Griner tells us what research has possible found. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Removing Fresh from School Snack Program Could be Critical for FL Farmers
The House Ag Committee’s Farm Bill provision to expand the School Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program in order to include canned and frozen products has prompted strong opposition from Florida agriculture advocates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Farmers Markets Allow for a Variety of Specialty Crops to be Marketed
The increased popularity of farmers markets are broadening what and how consumers purchase their foods and USDA Food and Nutrition Services Administrator Audrey Rowe says that is opening up more opportunities for our specialty crop farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Copper Could Help Prevent the Spread of Bacteria
Consumers may want to consider a new metal when it comes to food prep thanks to a new study that has revealed that copper can help significantly reduce the risk of spreading harmful bacteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
Farm Bill Extension Would Not Address Some Major Issues
Expectations are now that a Farm Bill extension will be brought up as early as next week. But some House Ag leaders still claim that an extension will not be good enough to address all of the pressing isues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …