Hurricane Program Deadline

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is reminding agricultural producers of the September 29, 2006 deadline to apply for 2005 hurricane disaster programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Peanut Crop Harvest Slowly Underway

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Harvest of the peanut crop is underway, according to the latest report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

House Ag Committee Hearing Wednesday

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman has information about a hearing set to take place in Washington Wednesday.  Report (:30 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Honduran Grapefruit Production Practices Mirror FL, but w/o FL Disease Issues

Dan Citrus, International

Honduran grapefruit grower/packer/shipper Rene Laffite describes similarities in production practices between Florida and Honduran grapefruit.  He also says there are distinct differences now that FL has canker and Honduras does not.  Report (2:00 wma) To learn more, contact Rene at this address: Rene Laffite Honduran Grapefruit Grower/Packer/Shipper Frutas de Honduras S. A. P. O. Box 83 La Ceiba, Honduras Centro America …

Honduran Grapefruit Goes into E U Earlier than FL Crop

Dan Citrus, International

  Our feature series about Honduran Grapefruit continues as Gary Cooper talked with Honduran grapefruit grower/packer/shipper Rene Laffite about their strong market window for export to the European Union a couple months in advance of the Florida crop.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Clearing Up Misconceptions of Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Livestock

  USDA Secretary for Marketing & Regulatory Programs, Bruce Knight, is determined to make sure all producers understand all the issues of the Animal ID Program.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

This Week’s Report on Synthetic Fuel is a Question

Dan Agri View

Is the startling growth in the ethanol industry good or bad for soybean farmers?  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

FL Ag Idearaiser Input Wanted

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida farmers and ranchers who want to provide ideas for the state legislature to consider are encouraged to visit www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

GA Organic Grants

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Through the Integrated Organic Program, USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) awarded eight grants to 13 states, including two to the University of Georgia Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Alabama WHIP and EQIP Deadlines Approaching

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The first batching deadline for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation service Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and the forestry/wildlife portions of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is coming up on November 17. Learn more through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …