Florida NRCS Nearing Batching Date for Several Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

March 15th is the batching date for several conservation initiatives offered by the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, as District Conservationist Chuck O’Rourke and Josh McElhaney give us the details. 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 …

BQA Helps Build Consumer Trust

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our “BQA Quality Report” this week brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we have Bo Reagan, Senior Vice President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who said in building trust with our consumers we need to get more cattle producers BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org …

Florida Continues to Go the Wrong Way on Drought Monitor

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report regarding the drought situation plaguing Florida. 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 …

Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative Very Successful in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative has only been in existence for a short time, but Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says it’s been very successful. 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 …

Florida Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Applications

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

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4.2 million in federal funding for specialty crops. 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 …

Peanut Market Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There are not a lot of changes with peanut prices this week, but today Tyron Spearman has an update on where those currently stand. 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 …

Meat Inspector Furloughs Still Raising Questions

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

Those in the livestock industry, along with many others, are concerned that meat inspectors will be furloughed due to the current budget war. And Collin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said there’s an underlying sense the Administration doesn’t want to be more flexible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Current and Future Citrus Psyllid Control for HLB Management

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

HLB-spreading psyllids with bad appetites or defective wings are among the HLB solutions scientists are seeking for the future, University of Florida researcher Michael Rogers says in this report. But Rogers, who spoke at last week’s HLB grower day, also says diligent, coordinated control of psyllids remains a key to coping with HLB. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored …

Florida Cattlemen President on Legislative Quarterly

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Woody Larson, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, knows how important it is for cattle producers across the state to attend the FCA legislative quarterly meetings underway in Tallahassee. Download Audio To see an agenda go to the Florida Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Center Stage

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Asia’s middle class is rapidly growing. Everett Griner explains. 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 Enhancement BoardJanuary …