Farm Bill Concerns for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle

The Senate did pass its version of the farm bill, and while many cattle producers are pleased with the action, there are still concerns.  Report (1:30 mp3) 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, …

New Project at Beltwide Cotton Conference

Randall Weiseman Cotton

The annual Beltwide Cotton Conference is coming up January 8-11 in Nashville, Tennessee and cotton specialists will be launching a new project at this year’s event.  Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

Farm Bill Veto Threat

Randall Weiseman General

The Senate passed a farm bill Friday, but the administration is threatening a veto of the bill unless major changes are made in conference. Report (1:30 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

Sparks on Water

Randall Weiseman General

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says agriculture needs to receive as much consideration in the debate as urban areas and endangered species in the tri-state water war between Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Report (1:00 mp3) 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, …

Georgia Cotton Team Changes

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

After more than two decades, University of Georgia extension cotton agronomist Steve Brown will be going to work in the private sector with Dow AgroSciences. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored 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 …

FL State Conservationist Moving

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow is moving to South Carolina after more than 18 years with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida. Report (1:00 mp3) 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, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the 2007 Census of Agriculture. \ More information can be found on the web at http://www.florida-agriculture.com/2007census.htm. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS 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 …

A Strong Holiday Symbol

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner tells us today what this is and gives us some important facts about it.  Report (1:00 mp3) 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

U S Senate Passes Its Version of Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

As news of the Senate passing its version of the Farm Bill makes the rounds, various folks are weighing in with differing opinions. An example, Acting Secretary of Agruculture Chuck Conner says the legislation is “fatally flawed”, while a Florida Citrus Mutual release commends the Senate for passing a bill it says “for the first time, provides substantial funding for …

Grass Tetany in Cattle

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Florida cattle producers are being reminded about the problems of grass tetany which can occur in herds at this time of year.  Report (:50 mp3) 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