Ag Awareness

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

American Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing. That’s the theme for Ag Awareness Week which culminates this Saturday, March 20th, with National Ag Day. And in the following two reports, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, celebrates those principles and the farmers that work tirelessly everyday to bring them to us. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Vilsack to Discuss Exports with Japan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Cattle producers are interested in knowing whether Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s upcoming trip to Japan will include discussions about the re-opening of U.S. beef products to that country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …

Animal I.D.

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

The cattle industry is still struggling with this. Where are they now in getting it implemented? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

House Speaker Cretul Hosts FL Farm Bureau Members in Chambers

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau members in Tallahassee this week were invited by House Speaker Larry Cretul of Ocala for a rare meeting in House Chambers during Farm Bureau Day at the state Capitol. Marion County cattle rancher and Florida Farm Bureau Treasurer Jeff Vermillion (photo right) helped set up the special event, where Farm Bureau members were able to sit in …

Grassroots Opposition to Climate Change Bill Delivered to Senate

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Florida Farm Bureau played a big role in The American Farm Bureau Federation’s successful, six-month campaign to oppose cap-and-trade climate change legislation. And national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Adam Basford, says the Don’t CAP Our Future campaign culminated last week when farmer and rancher members from across the country presented key lawmakers some of the 100,000 …

Drop in US Sugar Consumption and Demand

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

USDA’s March sugar outlook shows a decrease in U.S. sugar consumption and demand as World Agricultural Outlook Board chair, Gerry Bange, says there are two reasons for the decline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …

Young Farmers & Ranchers Believe Communication is Critical

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

A survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed that profitability, increasing government regulations and the impact of activist groups are the top concerns of America’s leading young farmers and ranchers. But committee chair, Will Gilmer, says a high majority of them also see the importance of communicating their message. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …

Top 2010 Food Trends

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia

Bon Appetit’s restaurant editor, Andrew Knowlton, has predicted the top food trends for 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Auburn Research: Predatory Mite May Help Fight Satusma Pest

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

News Brief from UF/IFAS-3/16/10: Satsuma oranges, one of the most cold-tolerant citrus fruits, have long been produced on the U.S. Gulf Coast. And for just as long, growers have fought the destructive citrus red mite, which feeds on the satsuma’s leaves and fruit. But a study by Auburn University researchers indicates that three commercially available predatory mites are effective against …