Propane Powered Pickup

Randall Weiseman General

Alternative fuels for vehicles include more than just ethanol and biodiesel – there’s also propane. Mark Leitman with the Propane Education and Research Council says Roush has designed a pick up that runs on propane. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

Farm Bill Comparison Website

Randall Weiseman General

Many producers and others may still be confused about what is included in the 2008 Farm Bill, compared to the previous bill. To that end, USDA has developed a new website that offers a side-by-side comparison. The website can be found at www.ers.usda.gov/FarmBill/2008. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …

Fresh Produce in Schools

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The 2008 Farm bill is providing $49 million in fresh fruits and vegetables for elementary school children during the school day under the new Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program – with over 1.6 million allocated for Florida schools. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

Figuring Damage From Fay

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Specialty Crops, Weather

As all eyes are now on Gustav, officials are still trying to determine how much damage the heavy rains and winds from Tropical Storm Fay caused – from citrus and vegetables in south Florida to cotton and pecans in the tri-state area. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

Citrus Expo Program for Growers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News

Citrus growers are reminded about the Citrus Expo Seminar coming up next Thursday, September 4th as Harold Browning with the CREC says they have a great program lined up. To learn more about the Citrus Expo Seminar Day, click Here Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

Waiting for Orange Crop Numbers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

Citrus growers are waiting until October 10th to get the official USDA projection of this year’s crop, as Barbara Carlton with the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers talks about how their crop looks at this time. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Price Holds as Crop Looks Better

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted price information and a quick update on how the overall crop looks at this point. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Cattlewomen Helping to Build Beef Demand

Randall Weiseman Cattle

The American National Cattlewomen are gearing up for a big event in a few weeks, as their Vice President, Lana Slaten of Cullman Alabama, has the details. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL Farm To Fuel Summit Airtimes

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

The 2008 Farm to Fuel Summit will be aired on The Florida Channel on the following dates: Sat, Aug 30, 8AM and 8PM – Day 1 Sun, Aug 31, 8AM and 8PM – Day 2 Sat., Sept 20, 8AM and 8PM – Day 1 Sun., Sept 21, 8AM and 8PM – Day 2 Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …