Tobacco Farmers Receive Transition Program Payments

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2008 – USDA will issue this year’s installment in the Tobacco Transition Payment Program with more than $950 million in payments to former quota holders and producers today. The transition payments are funded by assessments on tobacco product importers and manufacturers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Ag Census Info is Confidential

Randall Weiseman General

 USDA’s National Agriculture Statistcis Service wants to remind all farmers and ranchers the information they provide on the Census of Agriculture, which is now being collected, is kept confidential.  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Crop Estimate Recap

Randall Weiseman Field Crops

Tyron Spearman has a look back at the various crop numbers released this past Friday by the National Agriculture Statistics Service.  Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Good Fruit & Veggie Show

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tyron Spearman had a chance to catch up with Charles Hall during this past weekends Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Conference held in Savannah, Georgia.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Kids

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about ta new program the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has started to help parents prepare nutritious meals for their toddlers and teach young ones healthy eating habits. For more information about the Fresh From Florida Kids program, visit http://www.freshfromfloridakids.com/. Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED …

Peanut Crop & Consumption Numbers

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers from this years peanut crop, which is still being counted, along with the recent consumption numbers.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle …

Debate Over Cloned Livestock

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The debate over cloned livestock is back in the news again as some worry that FDA may approve the sale of meat and milk from those animals.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

January Crop Forecast

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Crop Forecasts

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released the January 1 forecast for the U.S. cotton crop this morning, and according to Shiela Corley with the NASS office in Washington D.C.. Report (2:50 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

The Color Purple

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

USDA researchers have found that purple potatoes pack a powerful punch of phytochemicals. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Don’t Tie Our Hands

Randall Weiseman Florida

Florida Farm Bureau is spearheading an effort to send pieces of twine attached to note cards to Florida’s congressional members with a message about the need for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a legal guest worker program. Read more here. Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …