Increase in Ethanol Blend Would Be Good for All

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

A new study has shown increasing the amount of ethanol blended into the gasoline supply to 15-percent, would have a minimal impact on prices while helping to increase farm income and provide value to the nation’s economy. Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis says the study reinforces the fact that America’s farmers are up to the task of providing energy. Sponsored …

Watermelon Juice for Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

With much of the watermelon season winding down here in Florida studies have shown that there may be another market for the popular fruit. 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 …

Growth of Farmer’s Markets

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The number of farmer’s markets in the US has grown by seven percent in the last two years. If your interested in finding a farmers market in your area, The Florida Department of Agriculture has a list of local markets. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Rural Housing Repair Grants

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Grants are now available to help low and very low income rural residents repair their home. 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 Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

FL Summer Grilling Season Underway

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The annual summer grilling season promotion through the beef checkoff is off and running again as Roger Butler, who serves on the Florida Beef Council, said they have several programs with different chains underway. 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 …

Eating Out

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Economy is changing eating habits. Today Everett Griner talks about why folks are learning to eat at home. 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 Cattle Industry Supports …

FCA Convention 2 Weeks Away

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The 2009 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show is coming up June 15-18 at Marco Island, an event FCA’s Jim Handley said they have developed quite a good reputation for. For more information about this years convention click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Planting Progress Update & Peanut Consumption Numbers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

When it comes to planting progress for the major crops not only here in the Southeast but across the nation, growers are trying to get caught back up again after wet conditions across many areas, as Tyron Spearman updates not only those numbers but also the latest consumption numbers for peanuts. Planting progress: Peanut consumption: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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 Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

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 Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …