Beef Industry Task Force Sets Priorities

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Beef industry leaders recently met to develop the framework for a three-year strategic plan. 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 …

Waiting on GIPSA Rule Finalization

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Center for Rural Affairs is anticipating that USDA and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will finalize the strengthened GIPSA rules and implement them immediately. 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 …

UF/IFAS Leaders Meet With Agriculture Commissioner Elect Putnam

Gary Cooper Florida

A team of University of Florida IFAS executives were among the first in a series of meetings hosted by Florida Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam in Gainesville this morning, as issues of the coming legislative session come into focus. We caught up to Payne for a few brief comments as the meeting concluded. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wildfire Season

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida’s wildfire season. More information is available on the Florida Division of Forestry website by clicking on Wildfire. 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 …

Dairy Industry using Cottonseed

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

Cottonseed is an excellent source of fiber, protein and energy, and Tom Wedegaertner with Cotton Incorporated, said that’s why many dairy producers love to have cottonseed for their animals. Download Audio Tom also has developed a new site for dairy producers on whole fuzzy cottonseed. To learn more click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

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

Egg consumption and prices are up.  Why?  Everett Griner explains. 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 …

Buckhorning HLB-Infected Citrus Trees May Help Growers

Dan Citrus, Florida

In these reports, University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse tells why he’s buckhorning HLB-infected trees, how he’s feeding them, and what growers might get out of his research. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Citrus Growers Could Benefit From FDACS Market Program

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida’s Natural Growers and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are partners in a new marketing effort in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

DPI Auditorium Renamed For Citrus Veteran Jim Heidegger

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry has renamed the auditorium in its Winter Haven office the Jim Heidegger Auditorium, after the late chief of the Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control. Heidegger had also worked years in marketing for the Florida Department of Citrus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

AL Peanut Crop Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at recent information about the peanut crop in Alabama this year and the issues growers there had to deal with. 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 …