Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Florida Strawberry Festival

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In advance of the start of the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City on February 28th, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of the state’s strawberry industry. Click on Florida Strawberry Festival to access information about the event online. To find recipes using delicious Florida strawberries online, click on Strawberry Recipes. Download Audio You can follow …

Research, Recognition and Education on Citrus Calendar

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Events on this week’s Florida citrus calendar include the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board meeting Tuesday, the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame induction ceremony and lunch Wednesday, and the Mid-Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day Thursday. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored …

Register Now for the Alabama Cowboy Cookoff

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

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind everyone about the 56th annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition rodeo coming up next week, and more specifically invite you to enter their Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio So register today for the Cowboy Cookoff on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Organic Values

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner ponders the question…”Is organic food worth more?” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Ag in Review for the Week of February 18, 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending February 22nd as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

A New Look at Retail Food Price Trends

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

The latest update from USDA food economist Ricky Volpe shows that even though last summer’s drought was devastating for many farmers and ranchers, it is not expected to be all that devastating for food shoppers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Farmers Forced to Face Even More Risks Than Usual

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

Farmers are used to risks, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says this year the risks are extending to man-made circumstances, such as the absence of a 5 year farm bill and the growing possibility of across-the-board budget cuts due to sequestration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Ag Forecast Almost Identical to Original 2012 Predictions

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock, Poultry, Weather

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber has officially released his 2013 Ag forecast and it is almost identical to 2012, before the drought drastically altered expectations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Scientists Seek Integrated Citrus Production/Harvest Research

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Multi-discipline research into a citrus production and harvesting approach has been planned for years; funding is the needed ingredient. University of Florida researcher Tom Burks has details in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …