Virus Updates for FL Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The following report has a couple of disease updates for our specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

November Pork and Beef Exports Were Solid

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Both U.S. pork and beef exports performed very well ths past November. Download Audio A complete summary of these results is available from the U.S Meat Export Federation. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Several Nations Experiencing Record Setting Cotton Production

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Gerry Bange says world cotton production remains high which will most likely mean a decrease in US Cotton exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Putnam Hopes Energy Plan will Help Advance Renewable Energy Production

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam released his recommendations for an energy package to the House Subcommittee on Energy and Utilities and says he hopes the plan will advance renewable energy production and encourage the development of home-grown technologies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

Grazing For Weight Loss

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

A new study has shown that girls who ate frequent meals and snacks put on fewer pounds and gained fewer inches to their waistlines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wildfire and the Weather

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Weather

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is with Florida Forest Service Meteorologist Sean Luchs talking about how the weather can impact the risk of wildfires. More information is available online at Fire Weather and Forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

Cattle Industry Convention Just 3 Weeks Away

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Cattlemen across the country are being reminded about the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention being held February 1-4 in Nashville, Tennessee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Costly Eating

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains to us today how the fruit and veggie prices are outpacing meat prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Florida Citrus Industry Now Knows More About Carbendazim In OJ

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The Florida citrus industry scrambled for information last week after learning that a fungicide not allowed on oranges in the United States had been detected in some orange juice – probably imported from Brazil. This report summarizes what had been learned by week’s end, including what action the Food and Drug Administration is taking and what juice company reported the …

Ag in Review for the Week of January 9, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025