GA Produce Industry Looking to Washington for Labor Relief

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Charles Hall, executive director for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, says they are not expecting any relief regarding Georgia’s immigration law to come out of the state legislature this year, which is why they are working to get some movement in Washington. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria Bill Passes 2 House Committees

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

A bill by Rep. Matt Caldwell addressing Florida’s response to EPA imposed numeric nutrient criteria standards passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and the House State Affairs Committee this week. Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee Chair Representative Steve Crisafulli says that this was the “Common Sense Approach”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

USDA Programs Hope to Boost Market for Produce

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says one of the goals of USDA initiatives such as Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food, is to increase market share for fruits and vegetables. 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 …

FDA Finds Carbendazim In 11 OJ Shipments; See Report

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The U.S Food and Drug Administration for the first time on Friday reported finding at least 10 parts per billion of the fungicide carbendazim in 11 shipments of orange juice from other countries. FDA will refuse import shipments containing carbendazim at those levels. The FDA has been testing imported OJ shipments for carbendazim since the fungicide was first reported in …

Updated Plant Hardiness Zones

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

Gardeners now have the benefit of an updated USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

Peanut Disease Trends Changing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has a report on how peanut disease trends are changing and what growers are being urged to do. 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 …

Foreign Trade

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Small items add up to big business, especially when you are talking about trade value. Everett Griner tells us how valuable some items are. 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 …

Cattle Futures Drop Ahead of Inventory Report

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

On the Mercantile Exchange today, cattle futures were lower as traders took part in some profit taking ahead of Friday’s USDA Cattle Inventory report. 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 …

The Final, Final Frontier

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Scientist are trying to explore the crust beneath the world’s oceans and the mysterious organisms that live there. 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Groups Oppose Federal Farm Takeover Bill

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

Both the the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have come out against new legislation introduced this week that would prescribe cage sizes for egg-laying hens. 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 …