FL Commissoner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about about National Seafood Month and the importance of Florida’s seafood industry. For more information about Florida seafood, visit FDACS’ Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing web site at http://www.fl-seafood.com/. 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 …

Hydromulch from Cotton

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton

In cooperation with Cotton Incorporated and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Mulch & Seed Innovations of Alabama has developed new cotton-fiber hydromulch products that help control soil erosion. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Fairness on the Farm

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

A new Environmental Defense report, Fairness on the Farm, shows that 37 states would receive between $1 million and $33 million more in annual federal support if some direct payments subsidies were shifted to conservation funding. Alabama and Florida would receive the most benefit – about $26-27 million. FL Report(1:00 mp3) AL Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …

Georgia Cotton Growers Visit DC

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Farm Bill was a major topic of discussion for Georgia Cotton Commission members who visited with their delegation in Washington recently. 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 …

Watermelon Overproduction

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

The bottom fell out of the watermelon market this summer, thanks to too many growers trying to cash in on last year’s good prices according to Bob Morrissy with the National Watermelon Association. 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 …

UGA Receives Food Safety Grant

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Vegetables

USDA has awarded more than $14 million in food safety grants to researchers and educators at 17 universities throughout the United States that will focus on improving food safety and reducing the incidence of food borne illnesses. The University of Georgia and Ohio State University received the two largest grants from USDA at 2.5 million each, while the other 15 …

No Senate Farm Bill in Sight

Randall Weiseman General

The current Farm Bill is set to expire on Sunday and the Senate has not yet begun work on a new one, which means Congress must pass a short term extension. 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 …

Conner’s Concerns About Sugar Policy

Randall Weiseman Sugar

Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner says US sugar policy has some problems that should be addressed in a new farm bill. 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 …

FL Needs More Premise Registrations

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

While premise registration efforts continue across Florida, more producers are being urged to take part.  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 …

Federal Dollars for Food Safety

Randall Weiseman General

USDA is distributing grants to various universities across the country to be used in improving food safety.  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 …