Liaisons Used to Cultivate Tribal Relationships

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has been making an effort to reach out to Tribes in order to educate them regarding opportunities through various NRCS programs. Leonard Jordan Acting Regional Assistant Chief for the East says that the process has been successful. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Southern Pine Beetle Program Announced

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that the department’s Division of Forestry is re-offering the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost-Share Program to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners. 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 …

FFB Legislative Internship Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

(Gainesville, Fla.) – The Loop Legislative Internship Program, established by Florida Farm Bureau in honor of Carl B. Loop, Jr., has selected its first scholarship recipients. 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 …

Tomato Viruses

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In these two reports we look at Tomatoes and two separate issues that are currently affecting them. 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 …

Supermarkets Surviving the Recession

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In these two reports we take a look at how Supermarkets are riding the current economic storm. 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 …

Southeast Beef Bytes3

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

This is week three in our Southeast Beef Bytes series, funded by the National Beef Checkoff where we have been talking with producers from around the Southeast. This week we are with a cattle producer from Lorida, Florida, as Roger Butler runs a dairy and beef operation there and is someone who feels the beef checkoff has helped his operation …

Weed Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us just how help is needed from sportsmen. 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, 2025

Food Safety Legislation Proposed

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

In the latest attempt to move all-encompassing food safety legislation, the House Energy and Commerce Committee proposed a bill that would give the Food and Drug Administration new enforcement tools. 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 …

Young Farmer and Rancher Conference

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

(Gainesville, Fla.) – Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers will gather July 18 and 19 at The Plantation Golf Resort & Spa, Crystal River. This year’s conference will bring members back to the basics of agriculture and inspire them as they return to their operations with creative and innovative ideas in the areas of economics, marketing, productivity, and sustainability. …

Transportation Funding Cut for Food Banks

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida’s state budget contains bad news for Florida’s food banks with a 50 percent cut in transportation funding. David Reaney, President of the Florida Association of Food Banks, says that the cut puts an added strain on an already challenging task. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …