COOL and Congress

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Country of Origin Labeling is a topic that we will be hearing more and more about, and many wonder what our elected officials think about it.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Auburn Boosting Equine Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock

The number of horses is growing across Alabama, a fact Auburn University’s College of Agriculture is very aware of.  Report (1:30 mp3)   Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Farm Bill Important for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman General

The President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Assocation said it’s important for producers to be involved in the work being done in putting together a new farm bill.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Cattle Export Facility Discussed

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Discussions took place last week at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention about the facilities for exporting livestock out of the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Cattlemen Concerned About Energy Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General

After the Senate approved their energy legislation last week, cattlemen across the country are concerned with the increase that’s been proposed in the grain-based ethanol mandate.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Large Inventories of Cattle Hurting Feeders

Randall Weiseman Cattle

The numbers from last Friday’s Cattle on Feed Report will have a definate impact on cattle feeders across the country.  Report (:45 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Florida Cattle …

Peanut Loan Rate Changes Vary

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

A few days ago the Commodity Credit Corporation announced the new peanut loan rates. Today, Tyron Spearman breaks those down as to how they differ from this past year.  Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL AgNet Week in Review June 22, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Podcast

In this weeks podcast, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Education Foundation has a new name, meet the new Florida Cattlemen’s President Larry Rooks, Putnam and Mahoney introduce a new piece of legislation for the Farm Bill, and in citrus the new box tax rates and the Pest Risk Assessment were released. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …

USDA’s Pest Risk Assessment Open for 30 Days of Comments

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In the following reports, Under Secretary Bruce Knight talks about the newly released Pest Risk Assessment. Knight says this is a positive step forward for the Florida citrus industry, and an important time for the USDA to receive feedback from growers in the state. Report (1:30 wma) Report (1:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about precautions to take when preparing food for a picnic or barbecue this summer. More information about how to prepare and store food to avoid foodborne illness can be found on the web site of our Division of Food Safety at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/fs/publications.html. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …