Food Safety Legislation Debate Continues in Senate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

When the U.S. Senate reconvenes after Thanksgiving, they will be coming back to plenty of heartburn, but not from their holiday meal, but instead from their ongoing debate on food safety legislation. As Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss is still concerned with how the Senate version will affect small farmers, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid …

Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Nutritionals Awe; La Nina & FL; CA Cold

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre DON’T MISS THIS Growers “Shocked and Awed” by Nutritionals for HLB Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Turnover Starting at Ag

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

This in from the The News Service of Florida: Several top officials at the Department of Agriculture have left the agency ahead of the new incoming administration of Adam Putnam, an agency spokeswoman said. Technically, all of the officials are on leave until the new agency leaders come in in January. Leaving the agency are deputy commissioner Joanne Brown, Consumer …

Feeding Africa

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

There are changes coming that could change the country. What are they? Everett Griner answers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

NRCS in the Process of Distributing CSP Payments

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Tom Christensen, NRCS Regional Conservationist, says those farmers enrolled in CSP who haven’t already received their payment, will very soon. Download Audio The batching period for 2011 CSP applications is coming up on January 7, 2010. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

GCC Enhancing the Brand Image of GA Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

As mentioned in a previous report, The Georgia Cotton Commission recently hosted cotton buyers from domestic textile mills in an effort to educate them about the new varieties Georgia producers were planting. And executive director, Richey Seaton, says the tour was an opportunity to further enhance the brand image of Georgia cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Colombian Retailer to Market Florida Ag Products

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that his department has further expanded its marketing efforts in the Caribbean, Central America and South America by adding a large Colombian chain to its global retail program. Retailer Carrefour-Colombia joins 37 other chains worldwide that will partner with the department and feature a variety of fruits, vegetables and citrus …

Pumpkin Alternatives

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Last year’s shortage of canned pumpkins shouldn’t be the case this year as the pumpkin harvest has been plentiful. But just in case, extension expert, Tammy Roberts, has some ideas for some alternatives that you can use for some of your classic recipes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Peanut Count and Contract Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers of peanuts that have been counted and looks at where things stand with peanut contracts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025