Updating Farm Bill Implementation at 6-Month Mark

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress on implementing the 2014 Farm Bill. He was pleased to report that they’ve made tremendous progress in the first six months since the Farm Bill was signed. 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 …

Submit Comments to Stop EPA from Expanding Clean Water Act Authority

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

From the Florida Cattlemen’s Association: The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently proposed an expansion of their federal authority over “waters of the U.S.” The agencies have proposed to redefine the definition of “Waters of the United States,” and that new definition would require cattle ranchers to get the permission of the federal government anytime …

Former Alabama Peanut Executive Receives Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Peanuts

Randy Griggs, who recently retired from his position as Executive Director of the Alabama Peanut Producers, was surprised to be honored with the annual Valor Award during the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference. Cindy Zimmerman caught up with him afterwards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

UF/IFAS Study Shows Flavor Trumps Health for Blueberry Buying

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops

According to new research from the University of Florida, taste trumps health benefits for blueberry buyers, sending a strong message that fruit consumers value flavor most. Download Audio To learn more about this new research click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Sugar Association Calls for Withdrawal of Added Sugars Labeling

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The Sugar Association has filed comments in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s Proposed Rule, Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels. Download Audio To view SA’s comments and supplemental information in its entirety click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

GFVGA Supports New Seasonal Definition

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association recently joined other agricultural organizations in signing a letter to four U.S. Representatives who introduced the STARS Act of 2014. Download Audio To see the letter click here. 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 …

Dust Days

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

Everett Griner talks about modern farming preventing another dust bowl in today’s Agri View. 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 Research Efforts Funded by …

Milestone Reached on 15-Percent Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops

Today Cindy Zimmerman has a story about a milestone that has been reached when it comes to using 15-percent ethanol. 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 …

New USDA Conservation Program Receives Nearly 600 Proposals

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this week that USDA’s new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) has drawn an overwhelming response from partners across the nation. Nearly 5,000 organizations partnered together to submit nearly 600 pre-proposals by the July deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Congress ask USDA to Drop COOL if WTO Sides with Canada and Mexico

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock, Pork

Food Safety News reports if the World Trade Organization sides with Canada and Mexico on country of origin labeling, Congress members request USDA to drop the rule. 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 …