Sugar Farmers Brought Message to Capitol Hill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

U.S. sugar farmers took to Capitol Hill recently to continue their fight to maintain the current sugar policy in the next farm bill. 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, …

Florida Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

The 38th Florida Peanut Producers Association Membership Meeting will be held next Thursday, March 14th at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center in Marianna, as Tyron Spearman has more about that event with their Executive Director, Ken Barton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Georgia Fertilizer Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar is excited to report continued movement of the Fertilizer Bill, as he gives us this week’s legislative update. 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 …

Department of Citrus Maps its Future

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman says the organization is planning to ensure it is getting good return on its investments. Changes include a new direction for its scientific research department. Ackerman also discusses Internet marketing efforts and the “millennial consumer.” Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …

Tall Trees

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us how the Southern Pine tree is still one of the most dominate trees. 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 …

House Panel Approves Everglades Plan Amid Cost Arguments

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By Brandon Larrabee THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 7, 2013…….A House panel unanimously approved a bill to update the restoration plan for the Everglades over the objections of environmental groups Thursday, setting the stage for what could be a complicated battle over the next phase of repairs for the “River of Grass.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

New YouTube Series Promotes Animal Wellness on Modern Farms

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

Twelve veterinarians and farmers from several states are speaking out for responsible livestock farming by allowing a film crew to document their work. 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, …

Florida Cattlemen Ready for Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, talks about one bill being discussed during the Florida legislative session that’s of major importance to cattle producers in the state. Download Audio For more information on next week’s legislative meetings, go to the Florida Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Poor Argentina Peanut Crop Might Help U.S. Prices

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There are no changes to peanut contracts this week, but Tyron Spearman reports if poor weather conditions continue in Argentina, they could end up with a much smaller crop which might eventually affect peanut prices here at home. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

USDA Priorities Hinging on Need for Five-Year Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out several priorities during his speech at last week’s Commodity Classic, but said all of the work depends on the completion of a five-year Farm Bill. 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 …