Scott, Cattle Producers Urge EPA to Waive Ethanol Requirement

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

By DAVID ROYSE with THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA… THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 18, 2012 Gov. Rick Scott joined several other governors from both parties this week in asking the federal government to suspend the requirement for putting a certain amount of ethanol into America’s gas tanks, saying it’s causing a shortage of cattle feed for Florida ranchers. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Flavor Infused Cotton Seed Oil on Display at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

During this week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo, Monty Bain with the National Cotton Board has given attendees the opportunity to sample Acala Farms flavor-infused cottonseed oils. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

Update on Soil Fumigant Training Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Just an update on the recent approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of an on-line training program for certified applicators. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

No Pumpkin Shortage Expected This Year

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

This summer’s drought has not affected the pumpkin crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

State Farmers Market Program Provides Opportunities for Ag Sector

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Danny Raulerson with the Florida Department of Ag and Consumer Services says the Farmers Market Program can be a valuable tool for growers in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Citrus Industry eNews: New BMPs; Growers React to Forecast

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS New Citrus BMPs: What You Need to Know Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Research Has Identified a Way to Reduce Cold-Induced Sweetening in Potatoes

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

USDA scientists say preventing activity of a certain enzyme could put an end to sweetening that occurs when potatoes are put in long-term cold storage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

Beef Quality Audit at Sunbelt Expo

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

Cattle producers who get a chance to stop by the Sunbelt Ag Expo on this last day are invited to stop by the livestock barn to view information from the 2011 Beef Quality audit. Jim Collins, with the Southeastern Livestock Network, has a booth full of information highlighting the results of that audit as I talked with him about some …

Valley Irrigation Talking to Sunbelt Ag Expo Visitors at New Building

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

Visitors at this week’s Sunbelt AgExpo have been able to enjoy Valley Irrigation’s new building here on the grounds. And I was able to talk with Product Manager Wade Sikkink about the new exhibit and some of the new technologies they offer growers, including their new DropSpan option. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

No Change to Peanut Price

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There’s no change to the posted peanut price this week as Tyron Spearman has an update along with looking at the last day of the 35th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …