Viability of Olive Production in FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In response to the growing interest in olive production in Florida, a workshop was recently conducted at the Lake Alfred Research and Education Center. 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 …

Highway Reauthorization Bill Moves Forward in House

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

The highway Reauthorization Bill was passed through to the House floor last week. 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 …

Peanut Calendar – Research Review & AL-FL Peanut Show

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

Coming up this week is the Georgia Peanut Commission’s research review and the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show as Tyron Spearman has all the details. 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 …

Florida Hoping for Large Animal Research Funds

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Livestock

An item of interest to livestock producers across Florida has been included in the House budget as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said it’s something to help the cattle, dairy and equine industries in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Ag Having a Positive Effect on Economy

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack points out that the nation’s January job’s report was a good one, thanks in part to the agricultural sector. 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 …

NCBA Members Pass Policy Resolutions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Outgoing National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Bill Donald said the grassroots policy process was put into action during last week’s 2012 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. 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, …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Florida State Fair

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the upcoming Florida State Fair, February 9th through the 20th in Tampa. More information about the fair is available online at FloridaStateFair.com. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Sweet Potatoes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Sweet Potato popularity is growing. Everett Griner tells us why. 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

February Citrus Industry Has Production Info, Hugh English Profile

Dan Citrus, Florida

Foliar fungal diseases, the January freeze, carbendazim in orange juice and canker-detecting dogs are addressed in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. There’s also a CEU qualifying article and accompanying test, and a profile of Hugh English. Editor Ernie Neff has the details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 …

Historic Cattle Industry Convention

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

It was just announced by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Bill Donald that 8217 people were registered for this years event here in Nashville, Tennessee which is an all time record for attendees for this convention. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …