Abscission’s Role in More Mechanical Harvesting of Citrus

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

AgroSource President Taw Richardson discusses the movement from traditional citrus harvesting to mechanical harvesting, and the role an abscission chemical will play in it. AgroSource owns the abscission chemical CMNP, which Florida’s citrus industry hopes will become registered for use in 2013. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida …

National Farm Safety and Health Week

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

This week is National Farm Safety and Health Week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026

Some Sort of Farm Bill Action Expected This Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farm leaders expect the House to do something on the farm bill late this week before adjourning for elections. But what that action will be remains to be known. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL formally Approves $880-Million Everglades Cleanup Plan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida has formally signed off on an $880-million dollar plan for Everglades cleanup projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Task Force to Address FL Oyster Collapse

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

The devastating crash in the oyster population all along the Gulf Coast is getting some much needed attention from a University of Florida led task force. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Farm Income Steady Despite Drought

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

Even though the heat and drought that much of the country has experienced this summer may seem like a major negative to the farming community, this year could still be a profitable one for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Georgia Beef Board Member Steps Down after 20 Years

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

During Monday’s Georgia Beef Board meeting in Macon, Graydon Bobo from Washington, Georgia stepped down after serving for over 20 years on the Beef Board. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Alabama Best Steak Contest Voting Ends Friday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Voting for “Alabama’s Best Steak” ends this coming Friday as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they will announce the top 5 restaurants next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Florida Beef Council Promotes Beef Retail Website

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

While this website has been around for a while, Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes wants retailers to know beefretail.org now offers new resources they hope will be better for them to utilize. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

GA Peanut Tour Spotlighting the Southwest Part of GA’s Peanut Production Area

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Tour kicks off today in the Albany, Ga. area. The tour includes a cross section of field conditions, peanut harvest clinics, production research at the University of Georgia Stripling Irrigation Research Park, USDA-ARS National Peanut Research Lab Bolton Farm, peanut handling and grading facilities and on-farm demonstrations. UGA peanut agronomist Dr. John Beasley is leading the tour …