Lobbyists Optimistic About Citrus Research From Tariffs Bill

Dan Citrus, Florida

Washington lobbyists are optimistic about a bill to authorize funding invasive pest and disease research with tariffs on imported citrus products. They told Florida Citrus Mutual directors the legislation could be attached to other “must pass” legislation later this year. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

Storm Season

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

Everett Griner tells us how, halfway through this hurricane season NOAA downgrades their forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Heat Stress in Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Heat and a few other factors are taking a toll on this year’s peanut crop, as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest crop report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

A lot of Talk but Still No Action on Estate Tax

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

As we check in on the latest developments of the estate tax, American Farm Bureau Federation Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says there seems to be a lot of talk in Washington about what should happen, but unfortunately that has not yet translated into action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Fuel Demand for Energy Use Down

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

Americans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

An Alternative to Gluten

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

Often dubbed as the world’s smallest grain, teff, may become a big contributor to those looking for a gluten free alternative to wheat. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Federation of State Beef Councils Moving to be More Independent

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

A producer-led Federation Structure Working Group, appointed by the Federation of State Beef Councils chairman Scott George and vice chairman David Dick, has identified principles it believes support an independent Federation structure, while also retaining operational efficiencies found in its 14-year relationship with NCBA. Below are comments made concerning this issue by Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association …

Lt. Gov. Candidate Smith Addresses Florida Citrus Mutual

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Rod Smith summarizes his Wednesday message to the Florida Citrus Mutual Board of Directors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

BCAP Offers $ Help to Forestry & Other Ag for Biomass Development

Gary Cooper Energy, Florida, Forestry, General

Florida USDA/FSA State Director Tim Manning continues to make the rounds to present information about the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). Addressing Florida Forestry Association members at their association’s annual meeting today, Manning says more than 24-thousand public comments were submitted about the BCAP program recently. There appears to be great interest in this program designed to help producers establish …

Florida Forestry Leaders Meet in the State’s Panhandle

Gary Cooper Energy, Florida, Forestry, General

Florida Forestry Association pulls members and interested parties together this week for its annual meeting and trade show at Sandestin Resort. As with most ag sectors, the forestry industry is actively engaged in numerous issues presently. Several are on tap under the theme “Markets, Management, Money & More”. Gathering at Sandestin Resort also has its fun side for attendees too. …