Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending October 29th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Florida and Georgia. (The Alabama report was not available due to technical problems but hope to have it Monday morning) FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

Ag Leaders Visit DC to Discuss EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria

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

With the impending deadline for EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria lurking, Mary Hartney, president of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, was part of a delegation that recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participated in a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the concerns agriculture has with the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …

Fall Agritainment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Farms have now become more than just a source for our favorite fall produce, but now also a destination for consumers looking for unconventional fall activities all the while providing farmers another avenue to long-term financial viability. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …

Top USDA officials to visit Florida citrus

Dan Citrus, Florida

This story comes to us from Florida Citrus Mutual’s “Triangle” membership newsletter this week: The top USDA officials in charge of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) have agreed to visit Florida and see HLB firsthand as well as discuss the maligned grant program. Ann Bartuska, Deputy Undersecretary of the USDA’s Research, Education and Economics and Thomas Bewick, National Program …

Citrus Industry Article Could Help Nursery Growers In Winter

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus nurseries have problems growing some young trees during the winter, because of less light availability. In this interview, University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann describes the problem and tells how an article that he co-authored for the upcoming November issue of Citrus Industry magazine can help nurseries deal with it. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …

S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …

Goats…Again

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Today Everett Griner tells us about the consumption of goat meat and cheese. What is happening with it might surprise you. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …

Reminder of Deadline for FL NRCS Conservation Programs

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, wants to remind producers that the October, 29, 2010 deadline is upon us for producers to sign up for a variety of conservation programs through the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …

Outgoing FL Ag Commissioner Gives Advice to Voters

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

As we inch closer to November 2, and the general elections, term limited Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson, has this advice to voters as they prepare to choose their next Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …