Farm Bill Tax Breaks

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

The 2008 Farm Bill contains some new tax incentives for conservation and energy. 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 Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

FL Seeing Fewer Beef Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Today is the last day for the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, but at yesterday’s Board of Directors meeting, those in attendance heard a report on the beef checkoff from Florida Beef Council Chairman Brad Etheridge.  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 …

Beefmobile Getting Producer Comments

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The beefmobile has been traveling across the Southeast talking with producers about their checkoff.  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 Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

GA Pecans Introduced in China

Dan General, Georgia

The GA Dept. of Agriculture along with SUSTA and the GA Pecan Growers Assn. teamed together and presented GA pecans in China.  Tyron Spearman lets us know what was on the menu prepared by a chef supplied by SUSTA and what the opinion was for the pecans.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …

Florida Cattlemen Unveil New Website

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention kicks off it’s last day of events at Marco Island, but at yesterday’s Board of Directors meeting the new FCA website was presented. To see the new site simply log on to www.floridacattlemen.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

A General Misconception

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner tells us today just what this is and what is really happening.  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 Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Groups Draft COOL BMPs

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Produce Marketing Association and Western Growers Association have completed their recommended country of origin labeling best practices and made them available for industry review and adoption. The best practices can be found on-line here. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Call for County FSA Nominations

Randall Weiseman General

The nomination process for FSA county committee members is currently underway and will continue through August 1. Anyone who participates in a program administered by the agency is eligible to be nominated. Found out more 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 …

Citrus Commissioners Tentatively Approve Budget Plan

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

At this week’s Citrus Commission meeting at the Florida Department of Citrus in Lakeland, the FDOC budget for the coming season was a main topic of discussion. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff was on the scene and files this report. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …