Tomato Shipments Down, Costs Up

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Since tomatoes were prematurely indicted as the salmonella cause in early June, shipments are down, as growers continue to be squeezed by higher input costs. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Disaster Planning for Livestock

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about planning ahead for livestock in case of disaster. For more information from the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Industry, click here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …

New Citrus Varieties Trials About to Begin in FL Groves

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this last official “FDOC FRIDAY” program featuring Florida Dept of Citrus News, according to Peter Chaires of the New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC), things are quickly progressing now toward field trials soon to begin in Florida groves. Growers will be able to participate in trying out some of the new varieties in the field trials in hopes …

USDA: $28.4 MILLION FOR SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH

Gary Cooper Citrus, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2008 -Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced today that USDA is making available $28.4 million for research and extension projects in fiscal year 2008 to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by developing and disseminating science-based tools to address needs of specific crops. “This is a substantial investment in scientific research and technology for production …

AL Cattleman Hopes for Yes Vote on Referendum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Tuesday, July 29th is the date Alabama cattle producers will vote on the continuation of the state 50-cent beef checkoff, as Max Bozeman, a producer from Elba, hopes all will get out and vote yes.  Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more about how the checkoff works for you click here  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …

73 More Needed for GA Equine Plate

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Livestock

Only 73 more people are needed to signup for the new equine license plate in Georgia for it to become a reality.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

TB Found in California Dairies

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy

The fact that TB has been found in three dairy operations in California have many in that state worried as to how it will affect the industry there.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

South Korea Looking into U.S. Beef Deal

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

The process of U.S. beef being allowed into South Korea still isn’t over, as certian ones in that country still have issues with it.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …

Crop Payments Continue

Randall Weiseman Field Crops

Quality claims for crop disaster payments can still be made at this time, as Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with that and other payment programs.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

USA Peanut Congress Awards

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman runs through the list of recent USA Peanut Congress award winners.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …