IFAS Researcher Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Climate-science expert Jim Jones, a distinguished professor emeritus in the agricultural and biological engineering department and director of the Florida Climate Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, or NAE. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

Extension Economist on Good Cattle Price Outlook

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The 27th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show took place yesterday in Mariana, Florida as one of the guest speakers, Auburn University Extension Economist Walt Prevatt, gave a 2012 cattle market update. Many are wondering if the current high price trend will continue and also if now is a good time to retain heifers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Citrus Industry eNews: Citrus Labor Update; JD Alexander Profile

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Liquid Slow Release Nitrogen Fertilizer DON’T MISS THIS Florida Citrus Labor Update: Availability, E-Verify and H-2A Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

Fake Grass

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

Artificial grass is spreading rapidly. Everett Griner tells us why this is a good thing for our farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Current Food Price Inflation and 10 Year Forecast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Vegetables

Consumers are surely noticing that retail prices at the supermarket are higher than this time last year. The following reports have more information on what to expect with food prices this year and beyond. Current Food Prices: Download Audio 10 Year Forecast: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

BQA Helps to Provide a Quality Eating Experience

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

In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Jason Edmondson from Auburn, Alabama who knows providing a quality product for the consumer is important. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …

Budget Answers Needed in Order to Write 2012 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

There is a strong desire by the Ag community to write the 2012 Farm Bill this year, but House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas points out that it will be hard to do without knowing how much money will be available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Allowance of State Numeric Nutrient Criteria Standards Now Up to Congress

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

To ensure that Florida maintains the primary role for establishing and implementing water quality standards for its waters Congress needs to adopt “The State Waters Partnership Act”, to force the EPA to adopt Florida’s science-based Numeric Nutrient Criteria on water quality regulation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

Presidents Budget Proposal Zeros Out Potato Research Funding

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

President Obama’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2013 includes the elimination of nearly $3 million for potato research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

California Growers Not Experiencing Florida’s Mild Winter

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

Our fellow citrus growers in California are not enjoying the same mild winter as Florida growers with California Citrus Mutual reporting that about one-third of the mandarin crop will ultimately be lost to freeze damage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …