Agriculture Still has a Great Influence in FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation recently held their annual meeting with several state candidates in attendance, and President John Hoblick says that it’s due in part to the influence agriculture has in the state of Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Water Nutrient Standards a Top Priority for FL

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

Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson has urged the EPA to be practical in their attempts to impose nutrient standards for state water bodies. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Upcoming Oyster Workshops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced today that workshops have been scheduled to discuss the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) involving oysters and Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

New Peanut Moisture Meter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information about a new meter which has been developed to test mositure in peanuts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Cost of Thanksgiving Meal Drops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Information concerning the cost of the annual Thanksgiving Day meal is out, as Tyron Spearman reports it actually dropped this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Family Expenses

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner explains today just how the cost of raising a child has increased. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Ranchers Named Conservation Partner of the Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, USDA-NRCS

GAINESVILLE, FL — C. M. Payne and Son, Inc. was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for outstanding stewardship of their land. The Payne family, represented by Kelsey Payne and his son John Payne, accepted their award as the 2009 Florida NRCS Conservation Partner of the Year at a meeting of the NRCS State …

NRCS Working on New Collaborative Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is known for their collaborative efforts and Leonard Jordan, NRCS regional conservationist for the East, says that the Landscape Initiative is an upcoming program to be conducted in that same spirit. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Potatoes Can Get a Bad Wrap in Food Safety Debates

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food Safety legislation remains top of mind for many consumers as well as law makers, and Roger Mix, vice president of environmental affairs for the National Potato Council, says that they are working to ensure whatever regulations may come out of bills currently in congress are fair to all commodities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers …