Florida Beef Market Research Program

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about something new that is being funded by the voluntary beef checkoff in the state to help make sure their programs reach beef consumers in the most effective way possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Promoting Georgia Beef to Consumers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board counts on checkoff dollars to get the beef message out to consumers and Gerald Long, a producer from Bainbridge, Georgia, said whether it’s an event in Atlanta or anywhere else in the state the checkoff plays a big role. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Ranked as Top Invasive Insect of Interest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA Scientists are continuing to look at ways to combat the brown marmorated stink bug. 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

Payments to Change with Farm Bill

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

The extended version of the farm bill does include a few changes to payment programs as Tyron Spearman breaks those down and how they will affect peanut growers. 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, …

Good Neighbor

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

Mexico is increasing trade with the U.S. Everett Griner tells us what it will take to become a good ally. 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 …

Update to Change in Beltwide Cotton Conference

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

Many in the cotton industry realize the 2013 Beltwide Cotton Conference is the last event in the current format so I caught up with Craig Brown, vice president for producer affairs with the National Cotton Council, who explains what will happen next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Citrus Industry Members Invited to NAMA Lunch

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

A reminder that the Florida Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) will hold a lunch and learn event Jan. 17 in Melbourne, and Florida citrus industry members are encouraged to attend. The Fresh from Florida program will be discussed. Details are in this report. Click here for reservation information Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? …

Avocado Sales Booming

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

Once seen as a rarity in the produce isle, avocados have quickly become a mainstay in grocery stores and restaurants across the nation. 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 …

New Produce Food Safety Rules Finally Released

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S Food and Drug Administration has released the details for two sweeping new food safety rules that will for the first time mandate produce safety standards and preventive controls nationwide. 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 …

Vilsack Optimistic Regarding Passage of a Comprehensive Farm Bill in 2013

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

Unfortunately, we did not see a new five-year Farm Bill pass in 2012, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he believes farmers and ranchers will see a comprehensive Farm Bill passed this 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 …