New Comprehensive Honey Bee Health Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a comprehensive scientific report on honey bee health. The report states that there are multiple factors playing a role in honey bee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida …

Georgia Starts Work on State Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Now that a bill has been passed and signed, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Milk Producers, and Georgia Livestock Markets are all working with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to develop an effective beef referendum process. But John Callaway of Hogansville, Georgia, said there is a lot of work ahead in the education process. Download Audio Sponsored …

Auburn Ag Positions to be Filled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Wayne Greene with the Auburn University Animal Science Department talks about members of their staff who have already and will be retiring and the possibility of filling those positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Citrus Industry eNews: ACPS Update; Rubio Visits Growers

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive features an update on the advanced citrus production system, Marco Rubio’s visit with citrus growers, possible HLB solutions and other industry news. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

Florida Water Quality Standards Bill Headed for Governor’s Signature

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The legislation needed for the state to impose its own water-quality standards across Florida has passed both the Senate and more recently the House, and is now headed to the desk of Gov. Rick Scott. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …

Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Origins of Florida’s Wild Hogs

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

In the final installment of our series, “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” today Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the origins of Florida’s Wild Hogs. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …

Nothing New

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

We are still waiting on the 2012 Farm Bill. That’s nothing new! Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Rubio to Citrus Growers: Immigration Reform has 50/50 Chance

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

“It’s a 50-50 proposition,” U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Wednesday of the chances of recently proposed immigration reform being approved by Congress. Rubio discussed the immigration reform proposal that he played a major part in with about 80 citrus growers and others at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s …

USDA Designates 3 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Weather

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated three counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Florida NRCS Offering Funding for Conservation Easements

Randall Weiseman Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands; especially in the 17 county Everglades priority area, by May 28, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …