Still Waiting on Rain

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Peanuts

May farmers across the Southeast are still waiting on rain to plant their crops, but Tyron Spearman reports that could be a while longer yet.  Report (1:10 wma)  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 …

FL Receives WRP Funds for Special Project

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Special funding for a certian project in Florida has been granted through the Wetlands Reserve Program.  Report (1:05 wma) 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 …

OIE Designation Doesn’t Mean Open beef Trade

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

Just because the U.S. now has controlled risk status for BSE, it doesn’t mean other countries are going to automatically drop theire bans on our beef.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about urging people to report woodland arson. More information can be found on our web site at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05142007.html A daily report on Florida’s wildfires can be found on the Division of Forestry’s web site. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Strawberry Forecast

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its first forecast for 2007 strawberry production in California and Florida. Report (:45 wma) USDA NASS 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 …

FL Beekeeper Named 2007 Ag Volunteer

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Ag in the Classroom has named John Gentzel its Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. Selected from four nominees from across the state, Gentzel was nominated by the Dade County Farm Bureau where he’s been a member for twenty years. One of the most respected beekeepers in the state of Florida, Gentzel has devoted countless hours educating teachers and students …

FL Hurricane Recovery Projects Almost Done

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The 2007 Hurricane season is almost here, and Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service says they are almost caught up with hurricane recovery projects from 2004 and 2005. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

Burn Program Extension in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

The 2007 Hurricane season is almost here, but some recovery efforts are still on-going from 2004 and 2005 hurricanes. Alabama state conservationist Gary Kobylski with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service says one is helping removed downed timber from forestlands. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Congressman Schedules Listening Tour

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Georgia Congressman John Barrow of Savannah is holding his 3rd Annual Rural Listening Tour starting this week. Barrow plans to visit 11 locations between May 29th,and June 4th, including Waynesboro, Sylvania, Millen, Swainsboro, Claxton, Tennille, Sparta, Gibson, Louisville, Metter, and Vidalia. Report (1:00 wma) Times and dates here Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

FCIRCC: Greening Research Top Priority

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Citrus Research Coordinating Council Executive Director John Jackson says citrus greening disease research is clearly the number one priority right now for Florida growers. Report (1:30 wma) 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 …