FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Nursery Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is warning about how destructive tree and plant pests can be spread when firewood is transported. More information is available from the FDACS Division of Plant Industry web site by clicking on Firewood. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

More Field Days Upcoming

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Get your calendars handy as Tyron Spearman has information about a couple of field day events coming up over the next few days. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

Citrus Canker Rule Comment Period Ends Today

Dan Citrus, Florida

Today is the last chance for anyone to file comments with the U.S. Department of Agriculture about its proposed new canker rule regulating Florida fresh citrus movement. In the first accompanying report, Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney outlines the differences between the existing canker rule and the proposed new rule. In the second report, he explains why …

Who Is the Real Bad Guy?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Everett Griner tells us how animal agriculture is under sustained attack. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …

Weekly Livestock Market Reports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 28th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Pork, Specialty Crops

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 Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

Belt Tightening at the National Cotton Council

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

A nearly 50-percent drop in U.S. cotton production since 2005 is forcing the National Cotton Council to scour its operating budget in search of cost savings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

FFA to Honor Two Florida Farm Bureau Leaders

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The National FFA Organization will honor Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick and Assistant to the President Pat Cockrell at its 82nd National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Proposed School Salad Bar Legislation

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

The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act is expected to be proposed in the House this September. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …

New Seed Test for Watermelon Fruit Blotch

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Scientist have developed a new test that can detect watermelon fruit blotch in smaller trace amounts than previously thought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …