Johanns Promotes Specialty Crops in Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns continues to promote the administration’s 2007 Farm Bill proposal wherever he goes. At a renewable energy forum in Indiana last week, Johanns went over the major aspects of the bill, which includes new benefits for specialty crop producers. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Crop Forecast Numbers Difficult this Year

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, Bob Terry with the Florida Ag Statistics Services explains why citrus growers aren’t the only ones who are having difficulty with the citrus crop forecast numbers this year. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

Planting Intentions Report Out Friday

Randall Weiseman General

Coming up Friday morning is one of the most highly anticipated planting intentions report in recent history. Even Wall Street is looking forward to finding out just how much corn plantings are going to be and how that will affect other commodities. Check here for the report when it is released from USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service on Friday. Report …

How are Developers Adjusting for the Use of Synthetic Fuels?

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner looks at the areas of adjustment having to be made and it’s affect on the agricultural industry.  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 …

Market Prices Keeping Growers Optimistic

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Florida Farm Bureau’s General Council Scotty Butler explains in this report how prices can keep Florida citrus growers excited about production. 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 …

Citrus Commission Chairman Feels Positive About Current Situation

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, Steve Ryan, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission explains the current situation of the states citrus industry. 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, …

Florida Ag Bills Make Progress

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The third week of the legislative session was a good one for agricultural issues. Bills on agritourism and a sales tax exemption for materials used for non-residential farm buildings and fences passed the House Agribusiness Committee unanimously. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

History Made in Homestead

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

The Indy Racing League made history Saturday at the Homestead-Miami 300 with the first ever major motor sports event to use 100 percent fuel grade ethanol. 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 …

Commissioner Supports EAT Healthy

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson supports legislation in Congress that would provide Florida farmers with the same level of federal assistance other states have long been provided. The bill would ensure specialty crop farmers — such as those that grow fresh fruits, vegetables and nursery plants — have access to a wide array of federal agricultural programs. The measure, known …

Vidalia Shipping Date Set

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Vegetables

The Vidalia® Onion Advisory Panel has recommended April 10 as the shipping date to begin the 2007 Vidalia Onion Marketing Season. The anel recommended the date after examining this year’s crop and determining the best times to harvest and begin shipping. Vidalia® onions shipped prior to April 10 must have a federal-state inspection certificate stating the onions have met the …