FL Cattlemen & Women to Meet

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Fall Quarterly Meeting for the Florida Cattlemen’s & Cattlewomen’s Associations starts this Wednesday evening.  Report (:45 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 …

Public Meetings on ECP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Farm Service Agency will be holding public meetings concerning the Emergency Conservation Program, with the first 3 to take place here in the Southeast.  Report (:50 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 …

Florida Fresh Deal Under Old Rules Until New Rules Are Final

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Continuing with the series of reports about Florida’s fresh fruit packers awaiting finalization of new rules from USDA pertaining to shipment of fresh fruit for this season. According to comments from Richard Kinney of Florida Citrus Packers Association, packers are getting a bit anxious to see the new rules finalized by the first of October when shipments are expected to …

Ornamental Plant ‘Smoking Gun” In Brazil Greening Spread

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Dr Jim Graham of University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center says there are lessons to be learned from the recent spread of citrus greening to previously uninfected areas of Brazil’s commercial citrus regions, due to the movement of an ornamental plant known as ‘orange jasmine.’ Report (2:00 wma) Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support …

Pine Tree Damage from Forest Fires and Hurricanes

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner starts this week off looking at the damage to our different forests from different things and just what it really costs us, in the long run, in lumber as well as dollars for the producers.  In this feature he checks out the total loss from fires as well as hurricanes over the past five years.  The figures might …

No-Match Rule Delayed

Randall Weiseman General

A federal court in San Francisco blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s no-match rule from taking effect as scheduled, but the Social Security Administration is fighting the temporary delay in sending out letters. Find out more here. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

National Chicken Month

Randall Weiseman Poultry

Besides being National Honey Month, September is also National Chicken Month. Here’s some ideas on how to celebrate. 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 …

Florida Farm Bureau Trip to Iowa

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Florida Farm Bureau is sponsoring a trip to Iowa next month to learn about renewable energy and value added agriculture opportunities. The trip will be Oct. 21-24. Find out more here. 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 …

Advice for Cotton Growers at Harvest

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

At the recent 2007 Cotton Research Tour, UGA Extension Agronomist Glen Harris had some advice for growers as the harvest begins. 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 …

Alternative Crops for the Panhandle

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay is studying alternative crops – specialty crops – that can be grown in addition to, or instead of, traditional row crops. The first alternative crops field day at the WFREC will be held on October 24. Report (1:30 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle …