Produce Supplies Remain Tight as Cold Weather Spreads to Mexico

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The freezing temperatures that cut across a wide swath of Mexico last week could now have a huge effect on supplies of tomatoes, peppers and other winter vegetables. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

New Guidelines for Healthy Eating

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar, Vegetables

The departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have recently released the new dietary guidelines for Americans and the following three reports have more details on what that means for consumers diets. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …

Mutual Educates New Congressmen About Florida Citrus

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports that Florida Citrus Mutual has made efforts to educate new congressmen from Florida about the state’s signature crop and its needs. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

See You Later Alligator (Marketing)?

Dan Florida, General, Specialty Crops

By DAVID ROYSE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 6, 2011…..As Gov. Rick Scott prepares to propose his first state budget, he’s portrayed the process of whacking $5 billion from the spending plan – which he plans to do – as surprisingly simple. Scott hasn’t given out a lot of specifics about how he plans to do …

FL Ag Woman of the Year

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam’s report about the presentation of the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award to Ann Holt of Belle Glade, during the opening-day luncheon at the Florida State Fair in Tampa this coming Thursday, February 10th as the Commissioner will be presenting the award to Mrs. Holt. Download Audio More …

GAC Legislative Breakfast a Huge Success

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

The Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Legislative Breakfast was a big success this past week with over 400 in attendance as Council President, Bryan Tolar says the annual event is a unique opportunity allowing their membership to hear directly from state leaders. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

Nutty Facts

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

Everett Griner lets us know how pecan consumption is increasing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Cattlemen Discuss Issues at Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention wrapped up yesterday in Denver, Colorado as producers from across the country discussed a variety of issues. Forrest Roberts, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was pleased with the overall event. And Hal Phillips from Florida, who represents Region II on the Executive Committee on the policy side, talked with me about an issue …

Freeze, Water Issues And Disease Concern Gulf Citrus Growers

Dan Citrus, Florida

December freezes, water issues, citrus black spot and HLB disease are among concerns for the Gulf Citrus Growers Association. Gulf CGA President Carey Soud discusses those issues in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 4th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …