EPA to Issue Numeric Nutrient Criteria Rules for FL

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

A slight curve ball in the fight over establishing numeric nutrient criteria for Florida’s waters as the Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will issue its own rules on miles of Florida rivers not covered by the state DEP’s new anti-pollution criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

UF Successfully Introducing Push-Pull Method for Western Flower Thrips

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Researchers with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are evaluating an eco-friendly approach called “push-pull” to help control western flower thrips. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Becker Underwood Pleased with Seed Treatment Results

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

Seed treatments have become a very important part of your crop growing process as Russ Berndt, Product Manager for Becker-Underwood, said this was proven in the trials they had this year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Download Audio For more information go to beckerunderwood.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to Meet in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Here is a release from USDA’s Natural resources Conservation Service in Alabama: Auburn, Ala, November 30, 2012 – The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (the Council) announced today that it will hold its first public meeting on December 11, 2012 in Mobile, Alabama. The Council, which was established by the Resources and Ecosystem Sustainability, Tourism, Opportunities Revived Economies of the …

NCBA Urging Cattle Producers to Become Members

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

J.D. Alexander, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, knows that with Congress back to work on issues affecting agriculture, it’s even more important for producers to be a member of NCBA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Charitable Giving

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Liz Compton, Chief of Compliance with the Consumer Services Division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, talks about charitable giving. All charities soliciting within the state of Florida (excluding religious, educational and governmental entities) are required to register and file financial information with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. …

The Quest for Citrus Research Funds

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Obtaining funding for massive amounts of citrus research in the face of HLB and other present and future problems is a high priority for Florida Citrus Mutual. Mike Sparks, CEO of the statewide grower organization, discusses the need for federal and state research funding, and updates efforts to obtain it. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage …

FFA Convention

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

The 2012 FFA Convention is in the books. Everett Griner tells us how successful it was. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Research and Winter Weather are Citrus Topics This Week

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation will meet Tuesday in Lake Alfred and a Winter Weather School will be conducted Thursday in Tavares. This report has information about both meetings. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned …

EPA Signs Off On Clean Water Standards

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Federal environmental officials on Friday complied with a federal judge’s order to set specific water standards for Florida waterways and estuaries in what environmentalists said was a clear victory in their battle to bolster Florida’s water quality. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …