Fighting Fire Ants

Randall Weiseman General

The 2007 Annual Red Imported Fire Ant Conference was held this past week in Gainesville, Florida. Almost 200 researchers, extension agents, chemical company representatives and agriculture agency officials attended to discuss new methods and strategies to control the pest. Report (1:00 wma) Here is an extended feature on the fire ant conference:

Beef Trade with Japan Moving Forward

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

With the recent news, expectations of increasing beef trade with Japan are increasing.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

FL Beef Cattle Short Course is Next Week

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course is coming up next week in Gainesville.  Report (:30 wma) To learn more about the Short Course, Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

A Look into the Crytal Ball for the Citrus Industry/ FDOC Continues Coupon Project

Randall Weiseman Citrus

First, Dr. Tom Spreen chair of the Food and Resource Economics Department at the University of Florida explains what he thinks will be happening for the future of Florida citrus. Then, Pete Palmer, FDOC, discusses why they chose Catalina Marketing for the coupon campaign targeting Florida grapefruit. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

FDOC Works to Bring in New Consumers

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Pete Palmer, Director of Retail Communications for the Florida Department of Citrus explains in this report how they plan to work with Catalina Marketing to bring in new grapefruit consumers. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Farm Life Ain’t What it Used to Be

Dan Agri View

Retiring, and wanting to move back to the farm?  Everett Griner lets you know what you might have to expect when you do this, because, life ain’t what it used to be 20 years ago on the farm.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

AL Cattlemen Meet with Legislators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Before heading to the state capitol to meet with legislators, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board room was packed Tuesday with those attending the spring quarterly meeting.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Gives Region II Beef Demo

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

University of Florida’s Dwain Johnson gave a demonstration to cattlemen attending the recent NCBA Region II meeting in Kissimmee on how to cut out steaks developed through the muscle profiling research.  Report (1:30 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Southeast Cattlemen Work Together

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Cattlemen from across the Southeast met at last week’s NCBA Region II event where a variety of issues were discussed.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

GA Beef Message at Ag Day Events

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Ag Day events across the state are keeping the Georgia Beef Board staff busy promoting the healthy aspects of beef to a younger audience.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …