Food Safety a Concern for the Entire Food Sector

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food safety is a hot topic these days and Josh Craft, assistant director of Ag Policy with the Florida Farm Bureau, says it’s one that crosses all sectors of the industry. 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 …

FL Gov Crist Requests Disaster Declaration from USDA

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

CLICK HERE to see the letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting a disaster declaration for the entire State of Florida due to extreme cold weather conditions. Included with the letter was the initial request from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Agriculture Fighting Childhood Obesity

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

USDA has teamed with other agricultural groups to tackle the child obesity problem in our country as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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

Weather Decreases Cotton Yields

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

This week’s cotton report showed that our adverse weather conditions has taken their toll on cotton yields and World Outlook Board Chair, Gerry Bange, says that the decrease will have an effect on prices as well. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

Peanut Trends for the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

After this weeks release of the January crop production numbers, Tyron Spearman takes a look at how the trends have changed concerning where peanut production mostly takes place. 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 …

GA Cotton Producers Implementing Conservational Practices

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

Georgia Cotton Commission board member and cotton producer, Jimmy Webb, has used the Environment Quality Incentives Program on his farm for the past five years to help implement conservation measures on his operation. 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 …

Sure Program Underway & GA Ag Forecast Breakfast Series

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman reminds producers about the SURE program which is underway, and about the annual Georgia Ag Forecast Breakfast series which is coming up in a few days. 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 …

Putnam Leads Delegation Request for Quick Aid to Florida’s Farmers

Dan Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam has gathered strong bi-partisan support from Florida’s congressional delegation for speedy federal reaction to the severe cold weather which appears to have done significant damage to much of Florida’s agriculture. After a week’s worth of freezing temperatures across most of the state Putnam anticipates that a formal request from the state for emergency assistance will …

Rooney Urges Swift Action from USDA for Freeze Victims

Dan Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, General, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) joined members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to act promptly to assist Florida agriculture growers recover from damage caused by the recent freeze. “I have been in contact with local farmers since last week, and I have been working with Florida’s Congressional Delegation to ensure the …

Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …