FSA Computer Application Upgraded

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

USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s Direct Loan System computer application has been upgraded to now provide Internet-based technology for all loan-making and loan-servicing processes. 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 …

Three “Century Pioneer” Florida Family Farms Recognized

Dan Florida, General

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that three Florida properties are being designated as Century Pioneer Family Farms. Recognition in the program means the families have maintained continuous ownership of the property for at least 100 years. The families whose properties are being recognized are Claude and Sandra Starling, Donald and Margaret Hurst, …

Grower Executive Encouraged By OJ Economists’ Report

Dan Citrus, Florida

Andy Taylor, executive with Peace River Citrus Products and a former Florida Citrus Commission chairman, tells why he was encouraged by recent reports from economists on the Florida orange juice industry’s future in the face of HLB. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Citrus Scientist: Control Psyllids By Controlling Flush

Dan Citrus, Florida

Growers can help control HLB-spreading psyllids by controlling flush in their trees, University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann says in this report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. 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 …

Hidden Benefits to the Gardening Trend

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

More people are taking up gardening which could have hidden benefits to the agricultural community. 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 Provides …

FL Provides Grazing Information at Workshop

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation service In Florida and the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition recently held a grazing workshop in Kissimmee, Florida. In this story we hear from Brandee Williams, Area Rangeland Management Specialist with the NRCS Area Office in Palmetto, Norma Tillman, a farmer from White Springs, and Kay White from Washington County who gave a presentation at the workshop. …

AL NRCS Programs for Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Eddie Jolley, Conservation Agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, looks at a couple of programs through NRCS that livestock producers in the state could possibly benefit from. 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 …

No Action on Estate Taxes

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Peanuts

Laws concerning the estate tax, or death tax as some know it, are still a major concern for many in agriculture as Tyron Spearman looks at what one group is hoping will happen with that issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

McDonalds Urging a No Vote on Proposal

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Poultry

The board of Directors for McDonalds is recommending a “no” vote during its next stockholders meeting May 20th on a proposal by PETA that it require its suppliers to switch to controlled-atmosphere killing of chickens within 5 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Discussing Well-Being at Beef Symposium

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

The 2nd International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare will take place May 19th through the 21st at Kansas-State University’s Beef Cattle Institute. 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 …