Majority of Psyllids Now Carry HLB Pathogen

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

As citrus growers continue their fight against the Asian citrus psyllid, many wonder what percentage of those psyllids are infected with the HLB Pathogen. 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 …

AVMA Updates Sow Housing Resolution

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The American Veterinary Medical Association recently passed a resolution to update its policy on sow housing. 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 …

Stick to 3-year Peanut Rotation and Energy Grants and Loans Available

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, General, Peanuts

One man encourages peanut farmers to stick to their three year peanut rotation, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about energy grants and loans that are available. Peanuts: Download Audio Energy: 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, …

New USDA Conservation Partnership Program Receives Nearly 600 Initial Proposals

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS, Water

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said today that USDA’s new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which brings together businesses, tribes, communities and other non-government partners to invest in conservation efforts, has drawn an overwhelming response from partners across the nation. Nearly 5,000 organizations partnered together to submit nearly 600 pre-proposals …

August Issue of Citrus Industry Magazine Coming Soon

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The August issue of Citrus Industry magazine, coming soon to subscribers, serves as the show guide for the annual Citrus Expo to be held August 13-14 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. Readers will also find a wealth of useful production articles. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Milk Producers Concerned with Trade Barriers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock

The National Milk Producers Federation accused the European Union at a recent senate trade subcommittee hearing of cutting deals with South Korea and others to keep out U.S. goods with geographical names like those the Europeans use on cheese and wine. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Kids ID Theft

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the efforts to protect children from identity theft. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Peanut Shellers and Buying Points to Meet

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

A meeting for Peanut Shellers and Buying Points is scheduled this week, and Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Safety Issue

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about how living near a farm could be dangerous 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 …

August 3-9 is National Farmers Market Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared August 3 through 9, 2014, “National Farmers Market Week”. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate our nation’s thousands of farmers markets, farmers who make them possible and the communities that host them. The declaration was made via an official proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. This year …