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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Citrus Crop Progress and Condition Report

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus harvesting, rainfall and grove activities are updated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Fresh Citrus Shipments Tumble

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Fresh citrus shipments from Florida are down 33 percent compared to this same time last year, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports. Chadwell tells how various varieties have fared, and suggests possible reasons for the drop in shipments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Latest Meat MythCrusher Video

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

In an effort to dispel some of the most common myths surrounding the meat and poultry industry, The American Meat Science Association and the American Meat Institute recently released the latest installment of the Meat MythCrusher video series. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Cotton and Peanut Farmers Say a Farm Bill Extension is Unacceptable

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

The National Cotton Council, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and USA Rice Federation have reiterated their opposition to extending current farm law. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Congress Joins Industry in Asking for Second Draft of Food Safety Rules

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Congress has joined industry calls for the Food and Drug Administration to issue a second draft and comment period for proposed food safety rules under the Food Safety and Modernization Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Response in Florida Tomato Case Delayed for the Second Time

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Justice Department says the government shutdown this fall is partly to blame for a delay in a $40 million lawsuit that tomato growers filed against the government for losses in 2008. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Peanut Crop Tops Two Million Tons

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

New numbers show the count of this year’s peanut crop has now topped the 2-million mark, as Tyron Spearman has that information along with the latest stocks and processing numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Time Growing Short for a Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

With very few days scheduled for Congress to meet in December, there are growing concerns as to whether a new 5-year farm bill can be completed by the end of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …