AL 2008 Beef Checkoff Plan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

The 2008 Alabama Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan is ready to roll with a variety of tactics planned for the year. Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley wants to make sure producers across the state are aware of the program plans.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

FL Trucking Restrictions Eased to Transport Freeze-Vulnerable Crops

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is alerting the state’s agricultural producers that some highway restrictions have been eased to enable them to quickly harvest and transport crops that are vulnerable to the impending freezing weather conditions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

2008 Looks Promising for Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

For peanut growers, Tyron Spearman says 2008 looks to be a promising year.  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Premise Registrations Rise as Budget is Cut

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The number of premise registrations across the U.S. continues to rise as Congress is looking to possibly cut the budget for the National Animal Identification System.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Both Farm Bill Versions Include More For Specialty Crops

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says while both House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill inlcude more than past Farm Bills in terms of specialty crops, diligence is needed to keep it that way. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

“Greening Summit” An Attempt Toward Industry Collaboration

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Here’s another report about the recent closed-door “Citrus Greening Summit” hosted by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) near Washington D C in December, featuring more comments from APHIS Assistant Deputy Administrator Dr David Kaplan. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

One of the Most Successful Small Businesses

Dan Agri View

Want to know what this is?  One hint…there is one in your area.  Just look for it.  You will find it.  Other than that, Everett Griner will have to fill you in on just what this. is.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Surprising Statistics about Hunger

Dan Agri View

In this segment, Everett Griner talks about just what the new statistics show.  This might surprise even you!  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the recent detection of the red palm mite on a coconut palm in Palm Beach County. This is the first confirmed report of this serious plant pest in the United States. More information about the red palm mite can be found on the web site of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer …

Digital TV Convertor Coupons Available

Randall Weiseman General

With television stations having to change to a digital signal by February of 2009, USDA along with the U.S. Commerce Department have teamed together to help with a coupon program in purchasing a special convertor box.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …