USDA Designates 11 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rainfall that occurred from Nov. 11, through Dec. 23, 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Syngenta Addressing Production Challenges With New Cotton Trait

Randall Weiseman General

Todd Martin with Syngenta says a new option for cotton producers to address production challenges is through their broad spectrum product, VipCot. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Additional EPA Nutrient Hearings

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

Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio Sponsored …

This Year’s Cool Weather Still Affecting FL Produce

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The extended cold snap back in January in addition to unseasonably cool weather this spring has affected the markets for many specialty crops in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Increased Demand for Sunflower Oil

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

Marketing Director for National Sunflower Association, John Sandbakken, says as the domestic economy improves – consumers are again becoming more quality conscious in their food choices – which is helping sunflower oil demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

USDA Extends ELAP Sign-Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

USDA announced today it will accept applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009. Download Audio For more information or to apply for ELAP visit your FSA county office or fsa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Supporting Permanent Estate Tax

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

There is a coalition of national organizations representing family farmers and ranchers which have come together to support permanent estate tax reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

Peanut Seed Shortcourse & Dry Conditions for Argentina Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Coming up next week a peanut seed shortcourse will take place in Tifton, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details on that, along with news coming out of Argentina on how dry conditions are really affecting the peanut crop there. Shortcourse: Download Audio Argentina: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Japan’s Beef Ban

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

Today Everett Griner tells us about the import restrictions and how they are not realistic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

HB 1445 Addressing Water Quality Through Fertilizer Ordinances

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

With water quality one of the main topics for Florida Agriculture during this 2010 legislative session, Jim Spratt with the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association, says they are addressing the issue of fertilizer ordinances through House Bill 1445. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …