NCC Executive Outlines STAX Proposal Rationale

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

MEMPHIS — Addressing the joint meeting of the National Crop Insurance Services and American Association of Crop Insurers, National Cotton Council President/CEO Mark Lange laid out the circumstances that brought the U.S. cotton industry to endorse a sweeping change in cotton policy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Growers Undecided What to Plant

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

After talking with growers at last week’s annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Show, Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association said many are still undecided as to how many acres of peanuts they will plant this season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Beef Price Increases Will Continue

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

Grocery shoppers have been noticing a rise in beef prices over the past few months and analysts are saying the chances are slim that shoppers will see beef prices decline any this year, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Premises Liability Bill Moving through Committees

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Sam Ard, director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says a bill dealing with premises liability is ready to be considered on the House Floor. Download Audio Plus, Ard updates other issues of interest for Florida cattlemen in the legislature… Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

NCC Planting Intentions Survey Predicts a Decline in Cotton Acres

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton this spring, down 7.5 percent from 2011, according to the National Cotton Council’s 29th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. 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 …

Freezing Temps Not an Issue but Diseases are for FL Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Despite the weekend’s forecast calling for cold arctic air, South Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says temperatures did not really cause growers any concerns, but notes that disease issues continue to plague them. 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 …

Florida Citrus Mutual: No Widespread Damage From Freeze

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

A Monday morning Florida citrus freeze apparently did no widespread damage but did raise concerns for young trees and flush in northern regions. Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Nutrition Forum

Randall Weiseman Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about how Commissioner Putnam prepared for the transfer of the state’s school food and nutrition programs to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the beginning of this year. To learn more about the department’s new Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness, click on FNW Home. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam …

How Citrus Research Gets Commercialized Is Workshop Focus

Dan Citrus, Florida

A March 22 workshop conducted by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation will address the regulatory process involved in getting research solutions to diseases like HLB into commercial use. In these reports, foundation board member Ricke Kress tells the purpose of the open meeting with federal regulators, and his intention to minimize the use of “jargon.” Download Audio Download Audio …

Food Check-Out

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner explains why America’s best bargain is food. 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 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025