Governor Scott Signs Florida’s Congressional Redistricting Plan

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

This just in from THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 16, 2012…….Gov. Rick Scott signed the Legislature’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts Thursday, likely paving the way for more lawsuits surrounding the once-a-decade redistricting process. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

The Need for Certainty Driving Farm Bill Talks

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

In order to provide certainty to farmers and ranchers, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says Ag Leaders are working together to ensure the 2012 Farm Bill is written in 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

More Peanuts Needed to Prevent Shortage

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

Today Tyron Spearman has information about how a peanut broker is encouraging growers to plant more peanuts this year to prevent a shortage from happening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

AL and FL Ask Supreme Court to Resolve Tri-State Water War

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Supreme Court has now been asked to resolve the long-running water dispute between Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

Let Them Eat Cake!

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

A new study shows that obese participants who ate a breakfast high in protein and carbohydrates that included a dessert were better able to stick to their diet and keep the pounds off longer than participants who ate a low-carb, low-calorie breakfast that did not include sweets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Record-Shattering Year for Meat Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. beef, pork and lamb set new records across the board last year, reaching all-time highs in both volume and value. And U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said exceeding $11.5 billion in total red meat exports is a significant accomplishment as it’s far in excess of what anyone predicted. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

EU-US Sign Historic Organic Trade Agreement

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

The European Union and the United States have signed an agreement that will establish a strong foundation from which to promote organic agriculture, benefiting the growing organic industry and supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

Citrus Industry eNews: Nursery Tree Shortage; Olives; Citrus Smuggling

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Rucks Discusses Citrus Nursery Tree Shortage and the Future Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

FFA Members in 12 States Push to Connect with Local Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

INDIANAPOLIS (February 16, 2012/National FFA Organization) – It’s no secret that networking is a pivotal step toward a bright career in any industry. With that in mind – and a chance to win some substantial prizes for their FFA chapter – FFA members in 12 states are producing new connections with local farmers at an incredible rate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Suit Filed Over Stalled Fisheating Creek Restoration

Gary Cooper Cattle, Florida, General

From NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Citing a lack of progress in restoring the region to its former, navigable condition despite a court order to do so, a group of environmental groups on Tuesday filed suit against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, charging the agency with violating the state’s open records and meetings laws. “Instead of actually remediating the …