Tax Break Extensions Could Bring Good News for Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

A compromised package of tax cuts and benefit extensions has been presented that changed a 31-billion dollar package of tax-cut extensions into one that could approach 200-billion dollars and includes assistance for disaster-stricken farmers. 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 …

Significance of New SNAP Program Signage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

As previously reported, USDA has unveiled a new “We Welcome SNAP” sign which takes a different approach than the signs previously displayed by the nearly 200 thousand stores accepting SNAP benefits. 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 …

Many Topics Discussed at Farm Bill Hearings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Field hearings to review U.S. agriculture policy for the process of writing the 2012 Farm Bill have been underway the past few weeks, as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the topics discussed thus far. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

U.S. Meat Outlook for 2011 is Up Slightly

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Despite the fact beef production is forecast to be lower next year, overall total U.S. meat outlook for 2011 is projected slightly higher than it’s expected to be this year. 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 …

Researcher Discusses Many Aspects Of Citrus Black Spot

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney has appeared at several workshops on citrus black spot since the disease was discovered in Collier and Hendry counties this spring. In these reports, she discusses 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 …

Help For Hungry

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

BRIC plans to fight famine. How? Everett Griner tells us. 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

Florida Opens Summer Oyster Areas Early

Gary Cooper Florida, General, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE (FDACS) — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and Chairman Rodney Barreto of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today announced that the summer oyster harvesting areas in the Apalachicola Bay System will open at 12:01 a.m. Friday — 11 days early. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Ag Groups Encouraging Senate to Adopt Murkowski Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

Nearly 50 agricultural groups have sent a letter to Senate members urging them to adopt Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s resolution that would prevent the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Current Sugar Policy Receiving Ringing Endorsements

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson has said that sugar policy is working exactly as it is supposed to and he doesn’t foresee any big changes. 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 …

Upcoming Listening Sessions on the Specialty Crop Research Needs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has scheduled two listening sessions in order for the specialty crop committee to hear comments regarding the research needs of the industry. 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 …