Beef Checkoff Changes Marketing Direction in FY14

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

In recognition of the importance of marketing via electronic devices, the Beef Promotion Operating Committee has approved the shift from an print and radio campaign to digital marketing via multi-media beef messages on email, blogs and social networks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Cotton Working to Communicate Sustainable Message to End Users

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Mark Messura, senior vice president of global supply chain marketing for Cotton Incorporated, says they have to continue to use science and facts to communicate the message of sustainability in cotton. 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 …

Syngenta Recognizes 2013 FFVA Scholarship Winner

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Continuing its investment in the future of agriculture, Syngenta is proud to recognize Christian Mignano of the University of Florida as the 2013 recipient of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) education scholarship. 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, …

New Study Shines Light on Shipping Cost for Tomatoes

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

A new economic case study has found that shipping tomatoes in corrugated boxes can be significantly cheaper than shipping them in reusable plastic containers. 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 …

Farm to School Census Highlights Farmer Benefits of Program

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

USDA’s first-ever Farm to School Census showed that in the 2011-12 school year more than 38-thousand schools participating in program purchased and served more than 350-million dollars in local food to their 21-million students. 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, …

No Change to Peanut Crop Estimates

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There are no changes thus far to the estimates for this year’s peanut crop, as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. 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 …

Responding to Pew Report

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Farmers and ranchers are being urged to monitor and respond to local coverage of the Pew Commission report on industrial farm animal production released this week. Download Audio For more information click Here. 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 …

Grower Discusses Citrus Conditions, HLB, H-2A

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Southwest Florida citrus grower Wayne Simmons discusses current tree conditions, fruit drop, HLB and the hope that foreign H-2A workers will arrive in time for harvest. 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 …

West Virginia Poultry Farmer Prevails against EPA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

A federal court Wednesday ruled in favor of West Virginia poultry farmer Lois Alt in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia ruled that contrary to EPA’s contention Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Florida Bills Would Give Tax Help to Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From The News Service of Florida: Looking to help farmers, Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and Rep. Jake Raburn, R-Lithia, filed bills this week that would create new tax exemptions for the agriculture industry. The bills (SB 312 and HB 207) would provide exemptions for irrigation equipment, replacement parts for farm equipment and repairs to farm equipment. Also, it would allow …