USDA Proposes Gap Coverage

Randall Weiseman General

USDA’s Farm Bill proposal includes something called gap coverage to help farmers cover losses over the 70 percent that crop insurance pays. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Farmers in South Florida could be eligible for a variance from Phase 2 water restrictions currently in effect for a broad area suffering from drought. Applications for a variance can be obtained from the South Florida Water Management district. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …

Pollinator Protection Act

Randall Weiseman General

A Florida Congressman has introduced a bill to help beekeepers find out what is causing the mysterious loss of bees being seen in colonies nationwide. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

AL NRCS on WRP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

New GA Cotton Brochure

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission has a new brochure they are sending out about the state’s cotton industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

A Lesson in Citrus Economics/ FDOC Targest Northeastern Grocery Chains

Randall Weiseman Citrus

This week, Dr. Tom Spreen teaches a lesson in the economics of marketing citrus products by explaining that as long as consumers don’t completely stop buying citrus products, then marketing campaigns are working. Then, Pete Palmer, FDOC, discusses why they chose to target the northeastern region of the country to promote citrus. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored …

FDOC Works with Catalina Marketing on Grapefruit Promotion

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report Pete Palmer, with the Florida Department of Citrus, explains the concept of the grapefruit coupon promotion which was created by the Catalina Marketing Group. This promotion not only targets grapefruit buyers, it also targets those who may have purchased grapefruit juice years ago, and for some reason are no longer consumers. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Farmers Troubled by Wildlife

Dan Agri View

We all know about the deer and the wolves, coyotes, and prairie dogs in the west, but there is a new problem for farmers and wildlife.  Everett Griner tells us what this is and what may or may not be done about them.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Citrus Commission Decides on Golin Harris

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

At the Florida Citrus Commission, three agencies presented their proposals as to how they would market Florida orange juice and grapefruit juice on a domestic and international level. The final decision was voted on by the Florida Citrus Commission, who chose to stay with Golin Harris. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

Florida Citrus Commission April Meeting

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

The Florida Citrus Commission met in Lakeland for their monthly meeting. This report reviews the main issues they discussed. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …