Food Safety

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains how food safety will remain risky. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Citrus Econ Conference Attracts Growers, Processors, Packers

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus greening disease, or HLB, wasn’t the main topic of every presentation at last week’s International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando, but it was at least mentioned in most talks, since it impacts worldwide citrus production and sales. This report provides an overview of the conference; numerous other reports from the conference will follow in the coming weeks. Download Audio …

Ag in Review for the Week of October 25, 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending October 29th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Florida and Georgia. (The Alabama report was not available due to technical problems but hope to have it Monday morning) FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Ag Leaders Visit DC to Discuss EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With the impending deadline for EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria lurking, Mary Hartney, president of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, was part of a delegation that recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participated in a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the concerns agriculture has with the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Peanut Commission Using Research Dollars Wisely

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Promotion and research efforts are a main focus for the Georgia Peanut Commission and board member, Donald Chase, says they work hard to be judicious with the producer’s dollars as they are producers as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …

AL Speaker Encourages Rural Residents to Speak Out

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

As we approach the general elections on November 2, 2010, current Speaker of the House, Seth Hammett, warns that the make-up of the Alabama legislature may change drastically. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Fall Agritainment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Farms have now become more than just a source for our favorite fall produce, but now also a destination for consumers looking for unconventional fall activities all the while providing farmers another avenue to long-term financial viability. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Top USDA officials to visit Florida citrus

Dan Citrus, Florida

This story comes to us from Florida Citrus Mutual’s “Triangle” membership newsletter this week: The top USDA officials in charge of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) have agreed to visit Florida and see HLB firsthand as well as discuss the maligned grant program. Ann Bartuska, Deputy Undersecretary of the USDA’s Research, Education and Economics and Thomas Bewick, National Program …