Escambia County 4-H Club Celebrates its Centennial as Oldest Continuous Club in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the University of Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In 1914, cattle in Escambia County grazed in open fields. The fledgling aviation industry, with its flimsy bi-planes and open-air cockpits, got the first United States Navy flight school in Pensacola. Air-conditioning was mere rumor. And University of Florida Extension agent Ed Finlayson started the Barrineau Park 4-H Club. A century later, …

Higher Beef Prices Not Slowing Demand

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

Cindy Zimmerman reports that despite the fact we are seeing higher beef prices, demand continues to be strong. 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 Producers Proactive In …

SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference Planned for 2015

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

It’s been announced that the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference will return to Savannah, Georgia this coming January. 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 Producers Proactive …

Big Range in Crop Conditions

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

Some areas of the Southeast have seen spotty rains as of late, but as Tyron Spearman reports, there is a big range in crop conditions. 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 …

Vilsack Announces Conservation Funding

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a teleconference this afternoon to announce conservation funding to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation through a new Natural Resources Conservation Service Program. 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 …

IFAS Fast Track Registration is Open

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Citrus growers are being reminded that the registration period is open for the Second Suite of IFAS FAST TRACK experimental citrus selections for the fresh market. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen Looking Ahead at Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says they are looking ahead to their next convention by holding a couple of meetings next week to discuss plans for the 2015 event. 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 …

Citrus Grower Discusses Crop Condition, HLB and More

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Improved crop condition this year, effectiveness of products to combat HLB and the psyllids that spread it, and the need to keep up with all grove issues are addressed by Wayne Douberley with Kahn Citrus Management. He was one of several growers who discussed what is and isn’t working for HLB at a recent grower forum in Sebring. Download Audio …

Georgia Ag Commissioner on Food Modernization Act

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is one issue of concern for the Georgia Department of Agriculture, as Commissioner Gary Black discusses the federal policies that will impact food production, specifically for produce farms. 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, …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 5

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Vegetables, Water

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …