Thomas Earns Batson Award

Tacy Callies Florida, Nursery Crops

Regina Thomas, senior vice president/chief business development officer with Farm Credit of Central Florida, received the 16th annual Gene Batson Award for outstanding leadership and service to the Action Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association. Marco Rubio, candidate for the U.S. Senate, gave the keynote address at the Apopka award luncheon last week, which approximately 175 nursery …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fresh from Florida Chicken

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Poultry

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida raised and processed chicken. More information is available on the web by clicking on Fresh from Florida Chicken. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Economist Reports Citrus Production And Foliar Nutrient Costs

Dan Citrus, Florida

In these reports, University of Florida economist Ron Muraro reports the average cost of producing juice oranges in Florida, and the additional cost of using a foliar nutritional program for HLB control. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Packers Focus On Citrus Black Spot At Fresh Fruit Workshops

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus black spot, the new fungal disease found in Southwest Florida this year, was the focus of last week’s Packinghouse Day in Lake Alfred and Indian River Postharvest Workshop in Fort Pierce. Program coordinator Mark Ritenour tells why this is such an important issue for fresh fruit packers and shippers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …

Ag in Review for the Week of August 23, 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Senators Question Competition Workshop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Justice held a joint public workshop yesterday in Colorado to discuss competition in the livestock industry. But a group of U.S. Senators, which includes Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, questioned the behavior of USDA leading up to that workshop. Download Audio Additional information, including submitted public comments and transcripts for past workshops can …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 27th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Studying the Potential of Algae as Biofuel Feedstock

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

With alternative energy starting to take a center stage, there are several new generation biofuel feedstocks being studied for their potential uses as a bioenergy resource, but Paul Mask with the Alabama Cooperative Extension says one budding prospect that may not come directly to mind is pond scum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Specialty Crop Sector Growing in North FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Produce is traditionally thought to come from Southern Florida, but Dan Mullins, extension horticulture agent for Santa Rosa County, says markets are opening up for North Florida growers as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Administration Still Searching for Disaster Relief Dollars

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The Office of Management of the Budget has indicated that the administration is still looking for 1.5-billion dollars in disaster relief assistance for farmers across the United States, a deal made to Senate Ag Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …