NPPC Statement Concerning Burger King’s Decision on Sow Housing

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

Here is a statement from the National Pork Producers Council concerning Burger King’s Decision on Sow Housing: Hog farmers are committed to producing safe, affordable and healthful foods for consumers, using industry standards and practices that have been designed with input from veterinarians and other animal-care experts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

New Efforts Being Done to Promote Georgia Grown

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says he is excited about some of the great things that are being done with the Georgia Grown program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Consumers Lack of Cooking Skills can be Costly, but Easy to Overcome

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

According to extension nutrition expert Dr. Karen Ensle, these days more and more consumers don’t know how to cook and she says that can be costly to those who may be strapped for cash in this economy. The Cost of Not Cooking: Download Audio Lack of Cooking Skills Easy to Overcome: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Peanut Revenue Crop Insurance Program

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has information about the proposed peanut revenue crop insurance program, a part of the Senate’s version of the farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

Specialty Crop Alliance Pleased with Farm Bill Draft

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

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is pleased with the Senate Agriculture Committee’s proposed farm bill as they say it continues important investments made in specialty crop programs developed in the 2008 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Merrigan Speaks on Continued Efforts to Reach Underserved in AL

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan was in Alabama recently where she continued to spread the word regarding USDA’s outreach efforts towards socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, including available assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

USDA Under Secretary Visits with South FL Business Leaders

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Ed Avalos recently met with the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to gather input on how the Obama Administration can work with local businesses to improve economic conditions and create jobs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Senate Postpones Farm Bill Mark Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This morning’s farm bill mark-up has been postponed with a new date and time for the rescheduled hearing not yet announced. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Researcher Discusses Biochar Impacts in Citrus Groves

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

University of Florida researchers Arnold Schumann and Tim Spann wrote about biochar and its possible benefits for citrus in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Some biochar is produced when growers burn dead or non-productive trees on burn piles. In this report, Spann defines biochar and discusses its impact on citrus trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? …