SFWMD Approves U S Sugar Deal

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Sugar

Here’s the news release from U S Sugar, released shortly after the SFWMD meetings this week. SFWMD APPROVES HISTORIC DEAL TO EFFECT REAL AND MEANINGFUL RESTORATION OF FLORIDA’S EVERGLADES CLEWISTON – (U S Sugar Corp.) — December 16, 2008 — After many months of tough negotiations and due diligence, the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board approved the contract …

Distillers Having Problems

Dan Agri View

Distillers are having financial problems. What has caused this? Everett Griner has looked into it and gives us his findings. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

AL Cattlewoman Looks Forward to Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

The 2009 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will be held in Phoenix, Ariz. Jan. 28-31 and the American National Cattlewomen Vice President Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama is looking forward to the annual meeting. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

FL Imported Pork Recalled

Randall Weiseman Florida, Pork

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says fresh pork products are being recalled in Florida, New York and Massachusetts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Best Year for Peanut Exports and Associations Update

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at numbers presented this past week which shows this was the best year for peanut exports and also updates some association news for growers across the southeast. Peanuts exports: Associations Update: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Beef Checkoff Survey Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The annual random survey of producers nationwide to measure understanding and support of the beef checkoff and gather input is now underway. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

WASDE Lowers Livestock Production Numbers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates forecast for U.S. meat production in 2008 and 2009 has been lowered. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Food Giving for the Holidays

Gary Cooper General

Here is a nice report from USDA Radio about holiday food gift giving. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Slow Start for Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

It seems like we have been putting on the jackets a little more than usual for this time of year and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how our cool start this season has affected the crops and pastures. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Food & Water Watch: “Growing Imports Harming U S Farmers”

Gary Cooper General

Growing Imports Harm Florida’s Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Report Documents Rising Consumption of Imports Under Free Trade Pacts Washington, DC – (Food & Water Watch) Imported fruit and vegetable products are making up a greater share of the American diet since a raft of free trade agreements went into effect in the mid-1990s, taking market share away from American farmers …