FL Cattlemen Building Membership

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

At last week’s Fall quarterly meeting, Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Jim Strickland said they have entered into the new social media atmosphere along with putting together an effort which is helping to build membership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Ag Export Forecast Rises & Funding to Create Rural Jobs

Randall Weiseman General

The numbers for agricultural exports look good as Tyron Spearman runs through those along with passing along information concerning funding that’s been granted for opportunities in rural areas. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Hoping to get Poultry Moving to Russia

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he still hopes current work with Russia will soon result in the re-opening of that market to U.S. poultry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Proposed Pork Budget to Focus on Consumers

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The National Pork Board’s proposed 2011 budget will be debated this week in Des Moines, Iowa as producers will gather to work to balance a budget of approximately $46 million. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

FL FSA Holding Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels Townhall Meetings

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

Florida Farm Service Agency State Director, Tim Manning, wants to inform and educate producers about the need to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels through their statewide “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” town hall meetings. The first of which is being held today in Santa Rosa County, where FSA county executive director, Travis Kelley, explains the purpose and benefits behind the …

Citrus Expo’s Casino Night Was A Hit!

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

There was lots of hooting and hollering heard at Citrus Expo’s inaugural Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA on Aug. 18. Watch the slide show below from the event! Approximately 100 Citrus Expo attendees and exhibitors tried their hand at blackjack, craps, and roulette, while enjoying drinks and desserts with industry colleagues. The event had as many varieties of games …

Heated Debate over Citrus Greening “Secrecy”

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, General

A controversial editorial in The Ledger (Lakeland, FL newspaper) on Aug. 31, titled “Citrus Greening: Details Would Aid Growers,” triggered some strong responses from the citrus industry. Click here to read the editorial. On Sept. 4, The Ledger published a response to the editorial from Mike Sparks, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. Click here to read Sparks’ “Citrus Works Openly …

Rural Crime

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

Nothing on the farm is safe. Rural crime is growing and Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GCC Encourages Growers to Attend Annual Field Day

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, encourages growers to come on out to their Annual Research Field day on Wednesday, September 8, at the Gibbs Farm in Tifton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

FIFRA Legislation Sending Strong Message to EPA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

There are now bills in both the house and senate clarifying that the use of a pesticide consistent with its registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) should not be subject to a costly, redundant and unnecessary permit process under the Clean Water Act. And Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton …