No More OJ TV Ads? Citrus Agency Executive Responds

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Actions and comments at Wednesday’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting gave a strong indication that the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) may soon stop advertising orange juice on television. FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman responds to questions about the agency’s direction. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

No Extension for Animal Food Rule Comment Period

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

American Feed Industry Association Senior Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Richard Sellers says AFIA is disappointed FDA didn’t grant the industry more time to review the proposed FSMA Animal Food Rule. Sellers says FDA had more than two-years to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Setting the Record Straight on Food Inspection Vacancies

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

USDA has refuted an New York Times article claiming that job vacancies in the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are leading to more food recalls. 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 …

Georgia Department of Agriculture Pleased with Budget

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Ag Commissioner Gary Black explains how Georgia’s 2014 Legislative Session brought good news for the Department of Agriculture. 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 …

Promoting Peanuts at Various Events

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

One event took place earlier this week, with another coming up this weekend designed to promote peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …

New Wine

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner tells us how the scuppernong grape is finding acceptance. 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 …

Georgia Peanut Commission Pleased with Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Earlier this week, the Georgia Peanut Commission held their annual Peanut butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol. Director of Communications Joy Crosby says the event not only allowed them the opportunity to promote peanuts to state lawmakers, but they were also able to make a big difference in the community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Farm Bill Education Meetings in Alabama Next Week

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

The National Cotton Council continues to hold educational meetings across the cotton belt to provide its members with a greater understanding of The Agricultural Act of 2014. And four of those meetings will take place next week in Alabama, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Along with the four meetings next week in Alabama, there are still two …

USDA Raises Beef Production Forecast

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Beef production this year could be a little higher than expected, but cattle prices are much higher than expected. Gary Crawford has more. 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, …

Fresh From Florida” Presence at Seafood Expo North America Generates $25 Million in Estimated Sales

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Florida, Specialty Crops

Tallahassee, FL – With support from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, nine Florida companies reported more than $25 million in sales of seafood products at the three-day Seafood Expo North America this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …