Beef Checkoff Initiatives Approved

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

Programs for 2008 Beef Checkoff expenditures have been set and now await approval of USDA.  Report (:30 mp3)  Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

AL Senior High Beef Cookoff Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

It’s the time of year again when the Alabama Senior High Beef Cookoff events are taking place. But the deadline to get local winners entered into the state competition will soon be here.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of …

Panama Now Allowing U.S. Cattle Imports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

Good news for cattle producers as Panama is the latest country to announce it will now allow imports of U.S. cattle.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Peanut Markets are Firming Up

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has the latest information concerning peanut markets, which he says are really firming up.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

Senate Farm Bill Update

Randall Weiseman General

There’s a long way to go with the making of a new farm bill, as Tyron Spearman updates where things stand at this time in the U.S. Senate.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

The Demand for American Farm Commodities

Dan Agri View

The American image may not be what it used to be in the Middle East, but, the countries still need, want and buy farm commodities.  Everett Griner talks to us in this feature about just what it is that these countries are wanting to buy, and the fact still remains, even though the politicians may not get along with them, …

Now That Citrus Tree Count Is Updated, What Now?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, more news and nuance from the recent tree count update from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service. Bob Terry compares the results of the recent count to tree counts in the past, and looks ahead now toward the coming citrus crop forecast, which is set to be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday October 12, 2007. By the way, we’ll …

A Preview of Another Great Looking Florida Grapefruit Crop

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Checking in with Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, about the upcoming Florida grapefruit crop. Hear his comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

USDA Changes Hands

Randall Weiseman General

The Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner held a telephone press conference with reporters Monday to talk about his priorities. Conner is an Indiana farm boy who has served as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture under Johanns since 2005. President Bush has not yet nominated a permanent secretary to replace Mike Johanns who resigned last week to run for US Senator …

Mobile Irrigation Lab in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has a part to play in helping Lake County Florida growers evaluate their irrigation systems to be more efficient. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …