Private Industry Citrus Crop Forecast Surprises Many

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

The private industry citrus crop forecast made by Elizabeth Steger each August does not stay secret for long. According to what we’re hearing, this year her 198 million box forecast for Florida’s 2007-2008 orange crop took many by surprise. As noted in today’s radio report linked below, the official USDA Citrus Crop Forecast is set to be released at 8:30 …

Growth and Agriculture in Florida’s Future

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

At the recent annual summer meeting of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) several speakers addressed Florida’s urban growth and the prospects for agriculture in the future as Florida’s population is sure to continue to expand. The first report posted below features Sr Vice President Richard Woodruff of Wilson Miller Engineering firm in Ft Myers, discussing how the statewide …

AL Beef at Biscuits Games

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Many folks love baseball and many love beef, and the two have combined for what’s been a great promotion during every home game of the Montgomery Biscuits AA Baseball team this season.  Report (1:10 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 …

GA Holds Beef 101 Course

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board, thanks to the beef checkoff, held another Beef 101 Course this past week.  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 …

FL Holding Beef 101 Seminars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Through the beef checkoff, the Florida Beef Council is again working with retail and food service personel through their Beef 101 Seminars.  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 …

AL Holding Small Ruminant Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock

Goat & sheep producers in Alabama are reminded of the Small Ruminant Conference coming up August 23rd & 24th in Talladega.  Report (:25 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 …

Take Advantage of August Recess

Randall Weiseman Cattle

Cattle producers across the Southeast are reminded now is a great time to talk with your legislators about issues they will be dealing with in Washington after the August recess is over.  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 …

NFREC Peanut Field Day is August 23rd

Randall Weiseman Florida, Peanuts

The North Florida Research & Education Center in Marianna, Fl. will hold their annual Peanut Field Day on Thursday, August 23rd.  Report (:20 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 …

Weather Worries

Randall Weiseman Weather

Tropical storm activity appears to be picking up which could be welcome news for parts of the southeast suffering from extreme drought, or it could mean hurricanes on the way. Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

FSA Offices Consolidate in Georgia

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Plans have been approved to consolidate 16 Georgia Farm Service Agency offices with other USDA service centers. Offices that will be closed and consolidated with others are Baker, Brantley, Coweta, Dougherty, Evans, Greene, Habersham, Houston, Irwin, Johnson, Lanier, Pulaski, Seminole, Taylor, Ware, and Wheeler. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …