Citrus Canker Rule Likely By Dec. 1; Old Rule Applies Now

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says indications are that a new citrus canker rule allowing shipments of fresh Florida citrus will be in place by Dec. 1 at the latest. In the second report, he cautions that the existing canker rule remains in effect until the new one is in place, and that …

Weather Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Humans are not the only ones that suffer heat stress. Everett Griner tells us that animals suffer from it also. 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 …

CARES Program Continues to Expand

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is continuing their efforts in recognizing farmers who are good stewards of the land through their CARES program as Scot Eubanks, Assistant Director of Ag Policy, says that they are pleased that the voluntary program has been extremely successful. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Climate Change Introduced in the Senate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

The Boxer-Kerry Bill has been proposed to the Senate with an aggressive 20 percent emissions limit. 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 …

New Cotton Board Chairman Excited About the Future of Cotton

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Alabama cotton producer Larkin Martin is the first woman producer to chair the Cotton Board and says she’s honored to have the opportunity. 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 …

Florida Shrubs Need Less Water for Establishment Than Previously Thought

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

New University of Florida research has shown that landscape shrubs need much less water to establish healthy roots than once thought. 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 …

Industry Moving Forward with Development of Sustainability Measurements

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The fruit and vegetable industry is moving forward with its efforts to develop sustainability metrics throughout the supply chain. 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 …

Consumers Purchasing Lower Priced Wines

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

Wine consumption continues to increase, but shoppers have become extremely price conscious. 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 the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GA Contestant in Beef Ambassador Competition

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The National Beef Ambassador Competition is coming up October 9-11 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas and the Georgia Beef Board is proud of their contestant, Chandler Akins from Nashville, Georgia. To learn more about the upcoming competition, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

AL Cattlemen Hear from Key Players

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Dr. Billy Powell said they were able to hear from a couple of key people involved with agriculture in their recent trip to Washington D.C. 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 …