USDA Raises Forecast for 2014 Agricultural Exports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. farm export picture for this fiscal year is looking a little better than analysts had thought a few months ago. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …

New UF/IFAS Extension Videos Available for Public

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new series of nine educational videos are now available to the public, thanks to University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty members. 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 …

Florida Beef Producers Reminded of the Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council recently sent letters to beef producers in the state about paying into the checkoff. And Ashley Hughes has a reminder of when the one dollar per head should be collected. 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 …

Alabama Perspective on Paying Into the Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

A recent conversation with a staff member about today’s cattle prices allows Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association a chance to offer a different perspective for prodcuers when they think about paying into their beef checkoff programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Georgia Beef Board Talking with Producers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

There are some upcoming events the Georgia Beef Board will be attending, which Suzanne Black says will give them a chance to talk with cattle producers about their beef checkoff. 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 …

Debate Continues over Commodity Title

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

As work continues to hash out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman reports one debate centers over the commodity title. 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 …

H-2A and Citrus Harvesting Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

There was concern in October that the federal government shutdown might create a shortage of temporary foreign guest workers needed for Florida’s citrus harvest. Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton provides an update on the H-2A situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Next Florida House Speaker Wants Statewide Water Planning

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

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 2, 2013 As the Senate pursues an ambitious $220 million plan to redirect water and reduce pollutants in South Florida, the next House speaker wants lawmakers to consider a broader approach to the vast water problems confronting the entire state. Rep. Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, wants lawmakers to factor in …

Getting Stung

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

Beekeepers are not only losing bees to CCD, they are losing bees and hives to thieves. Everett Griner lets us know about this. 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 …

Citrus Crop Progress and Condition Report

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus harvesting, rainfall and grove activities are updated. 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026