Veggie Prices Expected to Rebound in 2013

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

Consumers are likely to see their food prices to go up three possibly four percent this year. And USDA food economist Ricky Volpe says some of that will be due to big jumps in vegetable prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Proposed FSIS Rule under Extended Review

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

A proposed rule for labeling mechanically tenderized beef products is under extended review at the White House Office of Management and Budget. The rule has been under review for more than three months. OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs is supposed to complete reviews within Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Growers Wanted to Help Captain Citrus

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus seeks additional growers to participate in “The Adventures of Captain Citrus” initiative in Florida schools. Marketing specialist Amanda Hayman tells about the program intended to convert second graders into junior Florida citrus ambassadors. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …

Fighting Hunger

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how G.M. crops are vital to fighting hunger…worldwide! Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

Long-time Georgia Cotton Commission Chairman Honored

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

On Wednesday the Georgia Cotton Commission’s 6th Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop will take place at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. But tonight, various folks representing different facets of the cotton industry attended an event to honor long-time Georgia Cotton Commission Chairman Louie Perry from Moultrie. He is stepping down from that position after 30 years and …

Key Industry Issues Discussed at ASTA Vegetable Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is holding its Annual Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference this week in Arizona, where President and CEO Andy Lavigne told Southeast AgNet about the two areas they are trying to focus on this year. Download Audio For more with ASTA President and CEO Andy Lavigne regarding the Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference click here. …

Group of Senators Ironing Out Details for Immigration Reform

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

A bipartisan group of Senators have agreed on a framework for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

FL Ag Literacy Day Set for April 30

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

The 10th annual Florida Agriculture Literacy Day is scheduled for Tuesday April 30, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

Florida Prescribed Fire Awareness Week

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam stressed the importance of prescribed fire burns in maintaining the health of Florida’s forest lands and preventing devastating wildfires. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service will promote the benefits of prescribed fire burns during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, January 27 through February 2. Download Audio …

Cotton to be a Major Player

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

While there are still a lot of questions as to how many acres of each crop will be planted this year, cotton is expected to be be a major player as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …