Food Safety a Concern for the Entire Food Sector

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

Food safety is a hot topic these days and Josh Craft, assistant director of Ag Policy with the Florida Farm Bureau, says it’s one that crosses all sectors of the industry. 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 …

Fumigation Considerations for Cold Wet Soils

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

A word of caution for growers who have recently fumigated but not yet planted. Hendry County Extension director, Gene McAvoy, says the recent cold weather could increase the time needed to prepare the soil. 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 …

Fueling Up With Veggies

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

Researchers are working on ways to prevent waste and give producers another outlet for income by harvesting excess fruits and vegetables for natural gas. 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 …

ACA Hosting Jr-Sr High Beef Cookoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley says their staff has been busy this week preparing for the Junior-Senior High Beef Cookoff which takes place Saturday. 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 …

Demand the Key to Dairy Industry Recovery

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

At the American Farm Bureau Federation’s meeting this week dairy economist Allison Specht said relief may be on the way. 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 …

FL Gov Crist Requests Disaster Declaration from USDA

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

CLICK HERE to see the letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting a disaster declaration for the entire State of Florida due to extreme cold weather conditions. Included with the letter was the initial request from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Agriculture Fighting Childhood Obesity

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

USDA has teamed with other agricultural groups to tackle the child obesity problem in our country as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Florida Sprayer Company Hosts Citrus Demo During “AgConnect”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Curtec of Florida, manufacturers of Curtec® and Proptec™ Sprayers, hosted an in-field demonstration of it’s rotary atomizer-based spray technologies for citrus and orchard sprays during the inaugural Ag Connect Show in Orlando, Florida. Attendees braved the unseasonably cool Orlando evening for an up close demonstration that featured both Proptec™ and Curtec® sprayers configured for high speed low volume applications in …

Putnam on Ag Tour: Comments on FL Gov Crist Disaster Declaration

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

This just in from Congressman Adam Putnam as he tours freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture late this week and early next… South Bay, Fla. — Congressman Adam Putnam, in the midst of an inspection tour of freeze damage in the Glades agricultural area, today thanked Gov. Charlie Crist for requesting federal disaster assistance. “The extent of damage is worse …

Animal Flu

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

A vaccine for pigs is being developed. Everett Griner tells us all about it. 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 by …