Budget Issues Reign Supreme at Start of FL Session

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

With the official start of Florida’s 2010 Legislative Session right around the corner, Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says the overwhelming issue of budget concerns are very clear cut, the answer however, is a little more complex. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Trade Remains a Top Concern for Cotton Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Well all producers face a multitude of issues but Andy Warlick, CEO of Parkdale Mills, explaines one of the top concerns for cotton growers. 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 …

Peanut Snack Market Improving & Peanut Posted Price Drops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

While numbers in the peanut snack areas have been down, today Tyron Spearman has information on how they are starting to improve, but when it comes to prices, the posted price for peanuts did fall back this past week. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

FL Prescribed Fire Helps Protect Natural Areas

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Livestock

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson this week is promoting the awareness of prescribed fire’s vital role in maintaining the health of Florida’s forests and other natural areas, as well as protecting the safety of the state’s residents and visitors. The Florida Cabinet in 2008 designated the first week in March as “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.” Sponsored ContentFlorida …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida’s Tastiest Catch

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about how three of the world’s most recognizable commercial fishing personalities are helping to promote Florida’s seafood products and “working waterfronts.” Download Audio More information about how Captains Sig Hansen and Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand are lending a hand is available online by clicking on Florida’s Tastiest Catch. To …

Wine Tasting

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

What determines wine quality? Everett Griner answers this question. 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 ProductsNovember 8, 2025

New Citrus Greening Guidelines: Nutritonals OK For Some

Dan Citrus, Florida

New University of Florida-IFAS guidelines for managing citrus greening disease recognize the use of foliar nutritional sprays to maintain the productivity of infected trees, as well as removing infected trees to reduce inoculum levels. 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 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 27th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

UF President Names New Sr VP for Ag and Natural Resources

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

According to a memo today to deans, directors and department chairs, University of Florida President Bernie Machen (photo right)announces Jack Payne (photo left) has accepted the offer to be University of Florida’s next senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources. Payne presently serves as the vice president for extension and outreach at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, a …

GAC Warning Farmers About Recent Metal Theft

Randall Weiseman General

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says there has been some recent metal theft from agricultural irrigation systems in Dooly and Houston counties. However, Tolar does notes that Georgia now has policies in place to help deter and apprehend the criminals, thanks in part to last session’s passage of Senate …