Producers & Consumers Would Suffer from a Change in Sugar Policy

Randall Weiseman Florida, Sugar

In a previous report we discussed how there is no reason for concern regarding a sugar shortage, despite rumors of the contrary. And in this report American Sugar Alliance Economist Jack Roney explains how the sugar shortage rumors could negatively affect both U.S. producers and consumers Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

NCBA Calls for Opportunity to Comment on GIPSA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says it’s important for cattle producers to see the GIPSA Rule economic analysis and then be able to comment on it before the rule is finalized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Window to Plant Peanuts is Narrowing & Peanut Loan Program Update

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

Dry weather continues to hamper peanut planting as Tyron Spearman reports the window to get seed in the ground is narrowing while also giving us an update on the peanut market loan program. Planting: Download Audio Program: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Citrus Industry eNews: How RNAi Will Work on Psyllids

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Researcher Tells How RNAi Will Work on Psyllids Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Fla. Department of Citrus, Abscission Chemical Developer at Odds

Dan Citrus, Florida

A rift between long-term partners the Florida Department of Citrus and abscission chemical CMNP developer AgroSource came to light at Wednesday’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Florida Citrus Growers Get Tax Neutrality with FDOC Tax Cut

Dan Citrus, Florida

A 2-cent-per-box tax decrease ordered this week for the Florida Department of Citrus will offset a 2-cent-per-box tax increase that growers will pay next season to fund research for HLB and other serious diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Water Power

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

Everett Griner tells us about an unmentioned tool…the windmill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Reminder of NRCS Organic Initiative Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Friday, May 20 is the deadline for organic producers to take advantage of this round of funding from USDA’s Organic Initiative. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says the program is designed to offer assistance for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Georgia Cotton Women Combine their Two Loves in a Cookbook

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Moultrie cotton woman, Nancy Coleman, explains how the Georgia Cotton Women have combined their two loves of cotton and cooking in their cookbook, “Cooking in High Cotton”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Despite Rumors No Sugar Shortage Concerns for the U.S

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Citing sugar shortages, some in Congress are pushing to eliminate the no-cost U.S. sugar program, but American Sugar Alliance Economist Jack Roney says the new market projections from USDA show that sugar shortages are not an issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …