Tough Peanut Harvest

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

We all know the rains have really affected harvest progress this year, as University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist Dr. John Beasley said it’s really been a tough harvest for peanut growers. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

FFB Annual Meeting Kicks Off

Randall Weiseman Florida

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 68th annual meeting kicks off today with the theme “Strong Family Farms, Strong Florida”. For more on all the activities during the next few days visit the FFB website. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

FL Citrus Mutual Urges YES Vote on Grower Referendum

Dan Citrus, Florida

In this report Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks comments on the importance of the upcoming grower referendum that, if passed, will provide more needed funding for citrus research. Ballots will go out mid November, and growers will have only three weeks to return them to be counted in the vote. We’ll have more details in coming reports about this referendum, …

Deer Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

Wildlife damage has become serious. Everett Griner tells us just how serious. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida 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, 2026

FDA and USDA Coming Together To Tackle Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As food safety regulations are beginning to get formulated, Leanne Skelton, Chief of the Fresh Products Branch for USDA has crossed over for a six month stay with the FDA. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …

Senate Climate Change Details Unveiled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Georgia

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has a draft climate change bill, but the American Farm Bureau sees little relief from the initial version. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Grants for Specialty Crops & Peanut Harvest Still Behind

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Today Tyron Spearman has information about grants for speciality crops in the Southeast, along with an update on where peanut harvest stands at this time. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Norman Borlaug

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

This man was in a class all by himself. His discoveries have been estimated to have saved over one billion lives worldwide. Recently passing, Everett Griner talks about him today. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …

Sustainability Important in the World Market

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

President of Cotton Incorporated, Berrye Worsham, says that cotton producers are having to consider factors such as sustainability, as they compete in today’s global market. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Small Farmers Have Their Say on Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food safety was the topic of discussion last week when several federal officials and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson met with Florida farmers to discuss impacts of developing produce regulations on small farming operations. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …