FL Citrus Officials Meet With USDA

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Citrus Industry representatitives from Florida were in the nation’s capitol last week to discuss a possible quarantine on the state’s fresh fruit industry.  Report (:56 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Considering Canker Pest Risk Assessments

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The issue of a quarantine on Florida fruit includes USDA looking at a possible pest risk assessment.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

No House Action Yet

Randall Weiseman General

Many continue to watch the appropriations bill in the House. Tyron Spearman has more.  Report (:31 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 9 Percent

Randall Weiseman Cattle

The May 1 inventory of cattle and calves on feed is at it’s highest point in 10 years.  Report (:30 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL NASS Working on Citrus Tree Count

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The Florida Ag Statistics Office is currently counting citrus trees.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

U.S. & Japan Make Progress With Beef Talks

Randall Weiseman Beef

The U.S. is one step closer to getting beef flowing back into Japan again.  Report (:33 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

China May Start Taking U.S. Beef in June

Randall Weiseman Beef

USDA officials feel China will start taking U.S. beef again by the end of June.  Report (:25 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Congressional Leaders Upset by Comments

Randall Weiseman General

Some Congressional leaders are upset by recent comments.  Report (:20 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

WTO Talks Moving to Paris

Randall Weiseman General

The World Trade Organization will resume talks soon in Paris. Tyron Spearman has more.  Report (:27 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look at this week’s numbers.  Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025