In Washington, Little Does Not Carry a Whole Lot of Weight

Dan Agri View

Just what is research driven by?  What group gets the most money for research and where is the problems really lie?  Everett Griner tells us some of the answers to these questions, but, gives us more questions to ponder in the process.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

2007 Florida Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is kicks off the 2007 Farm to Fuel Summit Thursday, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders in agriculture, petroleum, academia, financial institutions and government who want to make Florida a leader in the production of renewable energy. Florida Governor Charlie Crist is the keynote speaker Thursday morning and Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink will also …

New Process for Produce Imports

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

USDA officials have announced a new risk-based process for approving the importation of certain fruits and vegetables. Read more from USDA-APHIS. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Farm Bill Keeping Cotton Groups Busy

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Work on the 2007 Farm Bill will mean more trips to Washington DC this year for cotton industry representatives. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

AL Crop Improvement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Drought conditions in Alabama have improved after a third consecutive week of rainfall, which is helping some crops. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Cotton Progress Slow

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia cotton crop is in better condition but continues to be well behind schedule. Georgia Cotton Commission chairman Louie Perry comments. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Johanns Unhappy with House Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman General

As the House Agriculture committee works on its version of the 2007 Farm Bill this week, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says the Chairman’s mark misses the mark. Report(1:30 mp3) Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports …

First of Five Meetings Held in Bartow

Dan Citrus

Southeast Agnet’s Katherine Bush attended the first of five DPI meetings held in Bartow and files this informative report.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Peanut Growers Get Farm Bill Update

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Peanut growers attending the Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, Florida have been able to learn the latest concerning work on the farm bill. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Deciding How to Use Beef Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The Cattle Industry Summer Conference is underway in Denver as meetings are taking place throughout the week to decide how beef checkoff dollars will be spent in the next year.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Supports …