Economic Status of FL Agricultural Industry Remains Strong and Stable

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

Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, spoke to the house and senate Ag committees regarding the economic status of Florida’s agricultural industry. And Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Carey Baker, said the numbers presented were more this year than ever before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Dorman Grace Running for AL Ag Commissioner

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Dorman Grace, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, recently completed a four-day announcement tour of the state. Starting with an official announcement of candidacy in his hometown of Jasper, Grace completed his eight-city swing with a stop in Mobile. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Healthcare Reform Will Pose Administrative & Economic Challenges

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

Agricultural employers and other industry businesses will face administrative challenges and costs increases by 2014 as a result of just-passed landmark health care reform legislation. 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 …

H2A Webinar to be Held

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

The Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor is holding a webinar on the Changes to H-2A The webinar will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 10 a.m. You must be a registered user of Workforce3One to register for the webinar. If you are not a user please go to http:// www.workforce3one.org/view/5001007444778993193/info to register and to register for the …

Seven Super Spices

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

Spices make food taste great and can help you eat healthier by reducing the amount of salt, fat and sugar needed when cooking. And according to the spice company McCormick, there is now evidence that each spoonful of spices and herbs may also help protect your health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Nat’l Academies: Citrus “Greening” Recommendations for FL Growers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FL Dept of Citrus) – Study Requested by Florida Department of Citrus Bartow, Fla. (March 23, 2010) – In April 2009, the National Research Council of the National Academies, at the request of the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC), formed the Committee on the Strategic Planning for the Florida Citrus Industry: Addressing Citrus Greening Disease (Huanglongbing or …

Produce Safety Hearing

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

Tyron Spearman has information about an upcoming hearing for those involved in the produce industry. 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 …

El Nino Fading

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

There are weather changes on the way and Everett Griner tells us just what they will be. 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 …

Rain Hampering Planting Preparations at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

This year’s planting season has been a challenging one for farmers due to the excessive moisture. And Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, says they are no different as they are trying to get crops in the ground at their 600-acre working research farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

FL Representatives Impressed with FFB Presentation

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

While the Florida Farm Bureau delegation was in Tallahassee recently to talk to lawmakers, President John Hoblick had the opportunity to make a presentation on the impact of agriculture on Florida’s economy which impressed several representatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …