Awards Honor Suwannee River Basin Farmers For Natural Resource Conservation

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

From Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla. – Next week thirteen farm families in the Suwannee River Basin will receive a coveted statewide award for their outstanding achievements in preserving land and water resources. Like most agricultural producers in Florida, these farmers and ranchers help maintain the quality of life we all enjoy. Their daily work maintains Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Final Day of Florida Cattlemen’s Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Today is the last full day of events for the 2014 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island. 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 …

Lean Finely Textured Beef Sales Begin Rebound

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Beef Products Incorporated and Cargill say their sales of lean finely textured beef have started to rebound after about two-years since public backlash from critics labeling it as pink slime. Download 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 …

USDA Moves Forward with PEDv Vaccine

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow applauds USDA for its continued commitment to combatting the spread of PED virus which has impacted pork producers across the country. Download 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 …

Weather Watching

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

Everett Griner talks about climate change being real or imagined 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 …

Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation Silent Auction

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Each year during the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, a silent auction is held. Summer Best caught up with Emily Hobby who has been running this auction for the past 10 years. 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 …

Georgia Cotton Growers Urged to Learn about Grants

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia

Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission urges producers of cotton and other commodities to learn more about some USDA grants. 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 …

Gulf of Mexico Initiative Signup Continues in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Sign-up for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative continues for Alabama farmers in two priority watersheds. And Jason Weller, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, encourages those in that area to look at what the program has to offer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Financial Assistance Available for Florida Ag Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Farmers and ranchers in a couple of Florida watersheds may be eligible for financial assistance through the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Scott Barrington from Mayo, Florida is one farmer who did sign up for it, but if you are interested, here’s a reminder the deadline to do so is July 18. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Helping Put Florida Producers and Customers Together

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the farm gate to the dinner plate, consumers are looking for more local food options. And according to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, industry estimates put local food sales at $7 billion in 2011, reflecting the market’s growing importance. Download Audio To learn more about it click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …