Concerns with Proposed Rule on Brazilian Beef Imports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

We’ve told you about the controversy concerning USDA’s proposal to allow fresh and unfrozen beef from Brazil into the U.S. and the many questions being asked about it. 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 …

Proposed RFS Reductions Don’t Match Climate Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Citing the recently released National Climate Assessment report, leaders of the U.S. renewable fuels industry have written a letter to President Obama urging the administration to rethink its proposed RFS reductions. 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 …

Orange Forecast Climbs 300,000 Boxes

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

Mark Hudson of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service delivered the May citrus crop forecast. For Florida, the forecast for already harvested non-Valencia oranges climbed 300,000 boxes to 53.3 million boxes; the Valencia orange forecast was unchanged at 57 million boxes. The California forecast had no changes from April. USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast The USDA/NASS May Maturity Test and Fruit Size …

Final 2013 Cotton Numbers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has released the final production figures from the 2013 cotton crop. Cody Brokmeyer with NASS in Washington D.C. reports that the crop was down 25 percent from the previous year. 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 …

ITC: Dumped Mexican Sugar Harming U.S. Farmers, Taxpayers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON—American businesses and taxpayers have been harmed by the unfair trading practices of Mexico’s sugar industry, which has dumped subsidized sugar onto the U.S. market, according to a preliminary ruling today by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Countdown to Quality Certifies Thousands of Producers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The numbers are in and an astounding 7,732 producers from across the country recently received their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification during the open certification period thanks to a free offer. 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 …

Poultry and Meat Labeling Rule Sent to OMB

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service sent its final rule on labeling products containing an added solution to the federal Office of Management and Budget for review. 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 …

Alabama Peanut Referendum Date Set

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Peanuts

A date has been set for the Alabama Peanut Referendum, as 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 Research Efforts …

Water Worries

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

Water problems are closer than you think. Everett Griner explains. 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 the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Imitation Foods

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

The National Milk Producers Federation is questioning efforts by the Food and Drug Administration to regulating the names of certain types of sugar, while ignoring the misuse of dairy-specific names in foods with no actual milk content. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …