Several Challenges in Efforts to Produce Scab Resistant Pecan Varieties

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s projected pecan crop was reduced by almost half this year, putting more emphasis on attempts to breed scab-resistant pecan varieties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 BoardJanuary …

Onion Farmers Must Wait to Assess Extent of Freeze Damage

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Georgia onion farmers will have to wait several weeks to determine if this week’s polar vortex caused any harm to their crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Farmers Have More Time to Signup for Conservation Stewardship Program

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

Producers interested in signing up for USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program have a little more time to do so, as that signup period for 2014 funding has been extended to February 7th, 2014. Alabama – John Curtis: Download Audio Florida – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Putnam Plans Trip to Panama Canal

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

From The News Service of Florida: Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is heading to Panama later this month with a coalition of growers and port officials to observe the ongoing widening of the Panama Canal and to promote Florida’s farm products. “When those ships unload Asian products, what Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

This is the Year of the Peanut

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

2014 is being noted as the “Year of Peanut” in a new marketing campaign for one of America’s favorite candies. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Livestock Producers Need a Farm Bill

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

Livestock producers across the country are hoping to get disaster assistance back in effect, and that is one reason why Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack hopes we get a new farm bill soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Barns May Not Always be Best Place for Cattle in Cold Weather

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Weather

A lot of us experienced quite a cold snap this week, but one expert says think twice before herding cattle into the barn to protect them from the cold. Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Citrus Industry This Week: Psyllid Product Timing; Freezes and BMPs

Tacy Callies Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week, formerly known as Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive, includes information on psyllid product timing and how to hear tomorrow’s live citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Vanishing Game

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Everett Griner talks to us about what modern farming’s impact is on wildlife. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Movement on the Farm Bill and Peanut Contracts Being Offered

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

There is some movement being made on the farm bill, as Tyron Spearman has the latest along with information for peanut growers about new contracts being offered. Farm Bill: Download Audio Contracts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …