Food Safe Families

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that even though America has one of the safest and most abundant food supplies in the world, there are still too many of us getting sick. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

USDA Reassures Farmers and Ranchers in States Affected by Extreme Weather

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

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2011 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers in states across the country that USDA offers a variety of resources for those affected by recent extreme weather, including floods, drought, fires and tornadoes. USDA also urges producers in need or those with questions to contact their local county or state USDA Service Center or …

Heat Having an Affect on Peanuts

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

University of Georgia Peanut Specialist Dr. John Beasley says the drought and the heat have been brutal on the peanut crop and with forecasts calling for the heat to continue, it’s causing problems that growers need to be aware of. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Pastures Suffering from Heat and Dry Conditions

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Weather

According to USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, the hot and dry weather continues to negatively affect the pasture and range lands across the south. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Much to Discuss at Cattle Industry Summer Conference

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

The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is coming to Kissimmee, Florida August 1-4, as various topics of discussion will take place on both the policy and the checkoff sides. Download Audio For more information and to register for the conference at www.beefusa.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Juice It Up

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

There are new fruit juices coming around the corner and Everett Griner tells us about one of them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

The Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 Passes House

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would restrict the Environmental Protection Agency’s power to require tougher water-quality standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

Record Cotton Abandonment Expected

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the drought is likely to cause a record number of cotton acres to be abandoned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Senate Urged to Pass Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act

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

Members of the Senate are being encouraged to support a bipartisan bill that would continue America’s transition to home-grown biofuels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

FL Selected to Participate in Farm to School Pilot Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Food and Nutrition Service will conduct a pilot for acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables to build on farm-to-school programs in Florida and Michigan. The pilot will use commercial distribution models already in place and allow schools to obtain locally grown produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …