Final Farm Bill Analysis Paper Released

Randall Weiseman General

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Wednesday released the fifth and final farm bill analysis paper, this one on key factors that will affect future growth in U.S. agriculture: international trade, research and development, protection of agriculture from pests and diseases, and challenges in preparing the next generation of farmers. This analysis paper, as well as previously released papers, are available …

FL Agriculture Voicing Ideas

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Agriculture Idearaiser meetings have been taking place across Florida, with the latest last night in Jay. I had a chance to talk with both Rep. Baxter Troutman & Rep Greg Evers about the meeting.  Report (1:40 wma) Here is a list of the remaining meetings: September 14, 6:30 pm, Live Oak – Suwannee County Farm Bureau Office September 18, 6:30 pm, …

Southeast NCBA Membership Doubles

Randall Weiseman Cattle

More cattlemen across the Southeast are becoming involved with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Report (1:10 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …

Private Crop Estimates Getting Attention

Randall Weiseman Citrus

With private estimates coming out, the USDA October Crop Forecast is becoming greatly anticipated. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …

Honduran Grapefruit Ideal for EU Ahead of FL Harvest

Randall Weiseman Citrus, International

  There are lots of things about Honduran grapefruit that may surprise other growers around the world, particularly grapefruit growers in Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper wraps up several intensive days touring the grapefruit industry in Honduras. This report is one of several to come.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Country is Still Divided

Dan Agri View

Looking at Iraq agricultural needs and what America can do about it.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Expect Another Late Week Cattle Trade

Randall Weiseman Cattle

It’s another slow start to the fed cattle trade this week.  Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers …

Honey Exports Small But Sweet

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

Since US consumption of honey is about twice the production, we import more than we export. But about three percent of US honey does go to other countries. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Cotton and Peanuts Lower

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Peanuts

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has lowered the forecast for the cotton and peanut crops this year. Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …