Specialty Crop Industry Pleased with Funding in Senate 2012 Farm Bill

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

According to Ray Gilmer with the United Fresh Produce Association, the 2012 Farm Bill that was approved by the Senate Ag Committee last week maintains a good level of funding for specialty crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Seasonal High Tunnels 1 of 3 FL NRCS Initiatives with June 1 Batching Date

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS Program Specialist Kenneth Morgan says Florida farmers interested in cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives still have one more chance to apply this year with an upcoming batching date of June 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Fewer Cases of BSE

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In the past decade we have seen a significant drop in cases of BSE around the world and according to USDA Chief Veterinarian, Dr. John Clifford, that can be attributed to disease prevention measures and standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

NPPC Praises Domino’s For Rejecting HSUS Proposal

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2012 – Domino’s Pizza shareholders last Wednesday rejected – by a majority vote of 80 percent – a resolution from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) requiring its pork suppliers to stop the use of gestation stalls. The National Pork Producers Council hailed the move as a vote for common sense. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Farm Bill Facts

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

Today Tyron Spearman looks more at the Senate version of the farm bill along with overall facts about what the farm bill actually means for all Americans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Fresh From Florida at LEGOLAND

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Fresh From Florida Greenhouse at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. More information is available online by clicking on Fresh From Florida Greenhouse and LEGOLAND Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

Non GMO Peanut Butter

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has this story about a company which is producing non-GMO peanut butter. AL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Florida Citrus Grower Tells Why and How He’s Resetting

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Larry Black, general manager of Peace River Packing Company, was one of three growers at the recent Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute discussing their grove resetting practices. In this report, Black tells why he’s resetting and how he hopes to get young trees to productivity in the face of HLB. He also discusses the higher density plantings his company is employing, …

Drying Up

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, Weather

Today, Everett Griner talks about how our water woes is affecting feeding the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Ag in Review for the Week of April 23, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025