FGCU Looks at Ag’s Future in South West Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report Howard Fench, Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University explains a study he presented at the GCGA Annual Meeting in early June about the economic viability of agriculture in Southwest Florida. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

USDA Announces 2007 Peanut Loan Rates

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The new peanut loan rate information has been released by USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation.  Report (:50 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 Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Japan to Change Beef Inspection Process

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

It’s been a long time coming, but Japan has finally announced they will be changing their process of inspecting U.S. beef imports.  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, …

Progress Being Made on Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

It’s slow but one official said progress is being made on the animal identification program.  Report (: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 Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has a run-down of this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Major Production Area for Blueberries

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner ask an important question.  Do you want a different fruit tree in your yard?  Blueberries are becoming the thing to grow in the southeast.  Everett Griner looks at this and tells us why it is better here than out west.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

IRCL Makes Recommendation for Box Tax Proposals

Randall Weiseman General

In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper reports from the Indian River Citrus League, as he speaks with IRCL Chairman Nat Roberts about what the board decided to recommend to the Florida Department of Citrus for this years box tax. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Fluctuation of the Dollar Effects FDOC Two Ways

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, General

In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus News feaute, Mike Yetter with International Marketing for the Department explains how the increase and decrease of the dollar effects the marketing of Florida citrus. Report (2:00 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 …

FL FSA Prepared for Storm Assessments

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

2004 & 2005 were two busy years for many people in Florida, including the state Farm Service Agency. And while we hope that will not be the case this year, FSA is ready to do what is needed just in case.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Beef for Father’s Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Father’s Day is another great weekend for beef, and something that’s being promoted in Alabama.  Report (: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 Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …