Watching Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman says peanut growers are waiting to see what will happen in the House this week.  Report (:30 wma) 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 …

What Will Be Planted

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Many are still mulling over what to plant this year, but as Tyron Spearman reports, extra corn acreage will more than likely take the place a few peanut acres.  Report (:30 wma)  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 …

FL Cattlemen Staying Tuned to Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is happy with last week’s trip to Tallahassee, but knows the legislative session is just beginning.  Report (1:40 wma) 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 …

Milk Production Forecasted to Drop

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy

The head of USDA’s World Outlook Board says their forecast is for milk production to drop.  Report (:45 wma)  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 …

Disaster Assistance & MILC Extension in the House

Randall Weiseman Dairy, General

Last week the House Appropriations Committee passed a bill providing for emergency agriculture disaster assistance and also extension of the MILC program.  Report (:30 wma) 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, …

Farm Bureau Check-out Date

Dan Agri View

This date was February 4-10 this year, but, Everett Griner tells us how long you have to work to pay for other things like medicine, house payment, or even taxes.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report State Representative Baxter Troutman discusses the need for a tax exemption on equipment purchases for low-volume irrigation systems. It is one of the bills Troutman is proposing state lawmakers adopt this Session so ag irrigation equipment gets the same tax exemptions that other ag inputs already receive. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Georgia Producers Vote to Continue Cotton Program

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia cotton growers have given their blessing to the Georgia Cotton Commission to operate the state’s cotton program for another three years. Report (1:00 wma) 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, …

Blowing in the Wind

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The answer to America’s energy independence may be blowing in the wind. Report (1:00 wma) 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 by the …

Florida Farm Bureau Day is Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee is Tuesday. Farm Bureau members will be visiting with their legislators and attending a reception Tuesday evening. Members who are interested in attending can purchase tickets for $10 each from local county Farm Bureau offices. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …