Local food is one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture and at a recent Senate Ag Hearing lawmakers and USDA officials gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities in supporting these local food systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
Crop Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how the new immigration laws are leading to smaller crops. 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 …
US Sugar and Duda Complete Deal
Completing a deal announced back in November, U.S. Sugar Corp has officially paid $150 million for land owned by A. Duda & Sons Inc.’s sugar cane production business near Belle Glade. 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, …
Applications for Assistance to Organic Farmers due March 30
Gainesville, FL., March 7, 2012– USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency’s Organic Initiative. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on March 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Career Choices
Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” 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, …
Some Questioning the Realistic Nature of Know Your Farmer
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan continues to champion USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, however there are some on Capitol Hill who are raising questions about the local food initiative. 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, …
Producers Still Have Opportunities to Apply for 3 Major NRCS Initiatives
There are two more batching dates coming up for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel Initiatives. The first of which is coming up on March 30th, 2012. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Kenneth Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
GA Labor Survey Deadline Extended to March 16
The deadline for the labor survey that was sent out by the Georgia Department of Labor in mid-February has been extended to March 16th. 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 …
Potato Growers Talk Trade in DC
During last week’s National Potato Council annual Potato D.C. Fly-In, nearly 150 growers and industry leaders received an opportunity to better understand and advocate for the industry’s most pressing federal policy priorities. And John Keeling, executive vice president and CEO of the National Potato Council, says one of those priorities was trade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Trade-In Time
The demand for used farm equipment is growing. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …