Senate Now Moving on to Actual Writing of Farm Bill

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The Senate Ag Committee has wrapped up the hearing portion of the Farm Bill process and now move onto the tough task of writing a farm bill that meets as many of American Ag’s vastly different needs as possible. If they or the House fail, USDA Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Ag Michael Scuse dreads the result. Download Audio …

Fresh Produce Campaign Announced

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

To help educate consumers away from a tendency to be hesitant towards fresh-cut produce, the UnitedFresh Produce Association has announce the publication of the Image of Fresh-Cut Toolkit. 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 …

Monsanto’s Farm Mom of the Year

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Monsanto’s Jessica Simmons says they are honoring the contributions farm moms make to their family, farm, community and industry with the 2012 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program. 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 …

FL NRCS Invites Everyone to Earth Day Celebration

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FL NRCS Plant Materials Center Director Mimi Williams invites folks to attend their annual Earth day Celebration to be held April 19 at the Plant Materials Center in Brooksville. 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 …

Specialty Crop Growers Speak to Senators Regarding Crop Insurance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

During the Senate Ag Committee’s final farm bill hearing focused on commodity programs and risk management, a range of farmers, commodity groups, and other stakeholders unilaterally called for strengthening risk management tools, namely crop insurance. 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 …

AL Producers Reminded of NRCS Organic Initiative

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AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis wants to remind producers of the two remaining signing ups for the Organic Initiative, the first of which is coming up March 30, 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 …

Retail Food Prices Remaining Steady

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According to the latest Consumer Price Index, consumer food prices seem to be plateauing. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida’s Strawberry Industry

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This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the importance of Florida’s strawberry industry. To view online recipes using Florida strawberries, visit Paint Your Plate: Red. Download Audio For more information about Florida’s strawberry industry, visit the website of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association at flastrawberry.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Korea Trade Agreement Now Officially in Effect

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The U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement is now law and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agreement is the most significant one for the United States in decades. 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 …