Candidates Speak to FB Presidents

Randall Weiseman General

Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain spoke to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Council of Presidents last week by teleconference about agricultural issues. Listen to report here: The candidates also shared their views on immigration reform: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Complaints on the Farm Bill

Dan Agri View

Today Everett Griner looks at just who is complaining about the farm bill and why. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

California Growers Concerned About Psyllid

Randall Weiseman Citrus

There is a real concern among many California citrus growers that a tiny psyllid could cause a lot of problems with their crop. Listen to report here: This news post brought to you by Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Livestock Producers Watching Corn Price Rise

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

While corn prices have dropped back some recently, overall they remain very high and the forecasts are for them to continue rising. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Beef Production Needs Parasite Programs

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

According to a recent study, it’s important for cattle producers to keep up with their parasite control programs. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman General

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has this week’s cattle markets numbers from across the state. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Water Wars Ever be Resolved

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner tells us just who is trapped in the middle of this and why. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Pine Beetle Program

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Forestry

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about this year’s Southern Pine Beetle cost-share program for eligible non-industrial private forest landowners. For information about the program, click on Southern Pine Beetle Cost-Share Program. More information about the program can be found on the web site of the Florida Division of Forestry. Listen to report here: Sponsored …

CAC Seeking Change from USDA

Randall Weiseman Citrus

The Citrus Administrative Committee in Florida is looking to make changes with their mission as Duke Chadwell, Manager of the CAC, explains why. Listen to report 1 here: Listen to report 2 here: Listen to report 3 here: Listen to report 4 here: This news post brought to you by Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied …

Cattlemen Told Future Lies Outside U.S. Borders

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

At this week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference, those in attendance were told by one speaker that their future lies outside of the U.S. borders. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025