New Committee Explores the Free Rider Issue

Randall Weiseman Citrus

The Federal Program Exploratory Committee has been formed to look at the issue of free-riders in the citrus industry. Andrew Meadows from the Florida Department of Citrus explains in this report. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

AL BVD Control Program is Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Auburn University’s Extension Veterinarian Dr. Soren Rodning says they are holding meetings across the state to inform cattle producers about their new BVD Control program.  Report (1:30 wma) Here is a schedule of the meetings Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

GA Producers Urged to Register Premises

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Livestock producers across Georgia are being reminded and urged to get their premises registered for the Animal Identification Program.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

FL Cattlemen Will Be in Tallahassee Next Week

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Now that the Florida Legislative Session is underway, the annual trip to Tallahassee will take place next week for members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation to meet with their elected officials.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

FL Beef Producers Win NCBA Competition

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Florida cattlemen captured the first place, $5,000 prize for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association by playing the “Who Wants to Be a CattleMaster?®” game at the Pfizer Animal Health booth. Accepting the check from Kurt Piepenbrink (left) Pfizer territory manager, and Steve Clarken (far right), Pfizer beef sales director, are Florida representatives Cliff Coddington, Hal Phillips, Bo Hobby, Don Quincey, Bo …

Regional President Encourages Grower Involvement in Legislation

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association President, Rowdy Bateman talks about the main issues legislators will be looking into this year involving the Florida citrus industry, and what growers can do to help their representatives and senators understand these issues. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Growers Concerned But Focused on Issues

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Rowdy Bateman, PRVCGA President, talks in this report about all the issues that the citrus industry is facing, and how important it is for all the regional groups to work on solving these problems. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

South Florida Organic Certification Workshop

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Purpose: To help growers and other individuals interested in pursuing Organic Certification with the USDA National Organic Program. Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Time: 9:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Location: University of Florida IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center 18905 SW 280 Street, Homestead, FL 33031, tel: 305-246-7001 Registration cost – $15.00 per person (Lunch, coffee break and educational materials included …

Upbeat Potato Producers

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

2006 was a pretty good year for potatoes so growers who met with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns last week in Washington were pretty upbeat and so was the secretary. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

Cotton Considerations

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Prices are higher for most major crops right now, but cotton is the exception and National Cotton Council economist Gary Adams says that is the main issue that will affect planting decisions this year. Adams spoke at the recent Georgia Cotton Production Workshop in Tifton. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …