Beetles Have Helped But TSA Needs Management

Randall Weiseman Florida

Biological control of Tropical Soda Apple in Florida has seen success with a beetle, but control of the weed still needs an overall management plan.  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 …

Japan Needs to End Age Limits on Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

Japan has been importing U.S. beef for a few weeks now, but with age limitations. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says it’s time to look at dropping those limits and get even more U.S. beef flowing back into that country.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Alabama Holding Agribusiness Sessions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

There are sessions being held at various points across Alabama this week concerning Agribusiness in the state. Tyron Spearman is taking part in the 3-day event and has this Report.  (:25 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 …

November Peanut Crop Forecast

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The November 1 forecast for the U.S. Peanut Crop was released this morning by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, and it’s slightly higher than last month.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS 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 …

November Cotton Crop Report

Randall Weiseman Cotton

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their November 1 forecast for the U.S. cotton crop this morning, and according to Sheila Corley, they are looking for a higher production than what was expected last month. Report (3:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Scattered Fed Cattle Sales

Randall Weiseman Cattle

So far there’s only been a few scattered fed cattle sales thus far this week, which actually surprises some in the industry.  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 …

Citrus Industry Committee’s Focus is on Greening

Randall Weiseman Citrus

  The Citrus Industry’s Greening Protocol Committee met in Lakeland this week. Ernie Neff has the full report. 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 …

Low Production Causes Increase In Prices

Randall Weiseman Citrus

With an estimated 135 million boxes for this years orange crop, companies including PepsiCo Inc., and Coca Cola are having to increase prices. Although this is not good in the consumer’s eye, growers may have the best returns they’ve seen in years. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Alabama Organic Conference

Randall Weiseman General

Alabama vegetable and fruit growers interested in growing organically can get some production and marketing tips from horticulture experts and veteran organic farmers next Tuesday in Clanton at the fourth annual Organic Vegetable Production Conference. Registration is available on-line. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Ron Sparks Pleased to Serve Alabama Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Livestock

It’s 4 more years for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks, who says he is pleased to serve and protect the state’s important industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sparks says he ran a good campaign, now he’s focused on the future. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …