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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …