Slow Cooking

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Tina Hanes with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline gives us some hot tips for using the slow cooker. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Citrus Research Panel Gets Another Grant to Fight HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation has received a $557,000 grant that will help researchers find ways to protect young trees from HLB and other diseases. The latest grant comes on the heels of the foundation receiving a $9 million grant from the USDA to fight the psyllids that spread HLB. This report has details. Download Audio THANK YOU to …

Commercially Available Banker Plants Can Protect Greenhouse Crops

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

A recent trend in biological pest control, banker plants have been found to provide food and shelter to natural enemies of target pests. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Alabama Best Steak Contest Winner Revealed Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association was very pleased with the response they received in Alabama’s Best Steak contest and the winner will be anounced next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Reminder to Producers About Outreach Meetings for Hispanic & Women Farmers

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds producers who may be interested in finding out more regarding the USDA claims process for Women and Hispanic farmers about some upcoming outreach meetings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …

EPA Received RFS Comments from Ag Groups on Both Sides of Debate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

All the comments have been submitted regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard waiver request with the EPA receiving comments from agricultural groups on both sides of the debate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Agri-Science Ed Leadership Program

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services program which helps teachers and school administrators improve their agri-science curriculum. Download Audio Click on Agri-Science Education Leadership Program to learn more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks off Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The 35th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia as Chip Blalock talks about some of the events livestock producers would enjoy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Citrus Growers Benefit by Following Statewide BMPs

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

There are numerous benefits for Florida citrus growers who follow water quality and quantity best management practices (BMPs) outlined in a new statewide citrus BMP manual. Bill Bartnick, an environmental administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, discussed the manual and outlined the advantages at a recent citrus water seminar in Sebring. He offers a brief summary …

Disappointing Study

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us of a study that revealed organic foods only cost more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025