Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: The Economic Benefits to Agriculture and Rural Communities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Here’s a new report released by the White House: “So if we’re truly committed to strengthening our middle class and providing more ladders of opportunity to those who are willing to work hard to make it into the middle class, we’ve got to fix the system. We have to make sure that every business and every worker in America is …

Possible Farm Bill Conference in September

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

September 30 is the date when the current extension of the 2008 Farm Bill ends. Many wonder when action will pick back up on getting a new one put together as Congress starts their summer recess next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

On-Line Registration Ending for Grazing School

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

On-line registrations for the 2013 Georgia Grazing School end this week, as the annual event will take place August 7-8 in Watkinsville, Georgia. UGA Forage Extension Specialist Dr. Dennis Hancock notes they are offering a free Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

League Seeks More Citrus Nutrition Research

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

T.P. Kennedy, president and chairman of the Indian River Citrus League, explains the League’s request for more research into nutrition and Asian citrus psyllid control in the battle against HLB. Download Audio Citrus Expo 2013-FREE admission for bona fide growers, grove owners and decision-makers! Focusing on Citrus Psyllid & HLB education. Learn More and Pre-Register Now! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Loans Maturing This Week

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder that some peanut loans will be maturing this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR 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, …

National FFA Leaders Visit Capitol Hill

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

FFA Leaders from across the land, including this year’s National FFA President from Florida, Clay Sapp, visited Washington D.C. in recent days to remind lawmakers and government leaders that their opinions matter. After all, the next generation of farmers will be responsible for producing food for a global population expected to increase by several billion more people in just the …

‘Fast Track,’ Gift Fruit on Citrus Calendar

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Meetings in the Florida citrus industry this week focus on the fresh side of the business. Grower meetings supporting the launch of the new Fast Track fresh citrus evaluation program will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and the Florida Citrus Commission’s Gift Fruit Shippers Advisory Council will meet Friday. Download Audio Citrus Expo 2013-FREE admission for bona fide growers, …

Olive Oil

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Although consumers are increasingly using olive oil in the foods they prepare, they are still unsure about the three different grades typically found on grocery store shelves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Timeshare Resale Scams

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about his department’s participation in a national effort to stop timeshare resale scams. More information is available online by clicking on Timeshare Resale Scams. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

CCD Again

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us that research may be on to something. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR 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, 2026