FL Hoping to Increase Voluntary Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, admits it’s been slow getting producers to take part in the state voluntary beef checkoff but wants to remind them that the entire dollar stays in Florida. 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 …

Federal Issues, Water Farming Among Indian River Citrus Topics

Dan Citrus, Florida

Congressman Tom Rooney and Indian River Citrus League officials briefed League members about federal and local issues important to them during the League’s annual meeting Tuesday in Vero Beach. 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 …

Food Source

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us that home grown now means grown in the USA, not just on your land. 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

FFB Urging Producers to Speak to Lawmakers about the Estate Tax

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

As the legislative days wind down, Estate Tax is still up in the air and Adam Basford, national affairs coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are trying to continue to put the pressure on lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

AL Crops Continue to Suffer from Limited Rainfall

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

According to the latest Alabama Crop Progress and Condition Report the crop conditions continue to decline due to limited rainfall. 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

GA Peanut Producers Give Update on 2010 Crop

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

Georgia peanut producers and Georgia Peanut Commission Board members John Harrell and Joe Boddiford give their perspectives on the 2010 peanut crop so far. 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

Food Industry Groups try to Revive Food Safety Legislation

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

Several food industry groups will rally this week in Washington, D.C. in an effort to revive the stalled Senate food safety bill. 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

Reminder of Statewide FSA Bio Crop Meetings

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Just a reminder to producers that the Florida Farm Service Agency is holding a series of meetings regarding the growing of renewable energy crops as an alternative revenue source. Click here for a complete schedule. 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 …

Australia Wants to Import More Sugar to U.S.

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Australia is apparently unhappy with the 2005 Free Trade Agreement that specifically excluded additional sugar access above the amount already provided under a World Trade Organization agreement. 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, …

Exotic Application

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Exotic reptiles are a growing problem as they can often destroy fragile ecosystems. But now there is an app for that. 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