FL Challenged by Lack of Beef Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Florida is just one of the many states struggling to continue beef promotion programs due to dwindling checkoff dollars, and it’s at a time that Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley says the dollars are really needed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Monsanto Launches Genuity

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 25, 2009) – Monsanto has announced the launch of Genuity™, a family of traits designed to work together to enhance crop potential and simplify trait selection for farmers. The Genuity brand will differentiate and unify the agriculture company’s technology products under one platform and make it simpler for growers to select the traits best suited for their …

Maybe You Should Try Them—You Might Like!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner tells us how a certain ‘sweet’ vegetable is growing in popularity. 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Kathleen Merrigan Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Kathleen Merrigan has been tapped by President Obama to be the next deputy secretary of agriculture, the number two position in USDA which traditionally has been responsible for day to day operations at the department. 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 …

Spaces Remain for Upcoming Brazil Trip – Small Group/Great Access

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, International

A reminder to citrus growers and industry people about another great opportunity to tour key production areas of Brazil for updates on their HLB management practices and research, and some discussions about other citrus diseases too. Join me and just a handful of others on this trip that is being planned by Multi-County citrus agent Steve Futch (photo) at UF’s …

Highlands County Citrus Growers’ Leaders Discuss the Issues

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this first report, comments from Executive Director Ray Royce (photo left) of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA) about the issues keeping his group busy these days. In the second report, incoming HCCGA President Emory Smith (photo right) talks about his view of the challenges facing growers in his area of the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

FL Announces Eradication of Horse Disease

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida, Livestock

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that the last premises determined to have had horses infected with Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) has now been released from state quarantine. For more information about the disease, visit http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/ Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Preserving Your Food Bill

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

What about canning? Everett Griner talks about this today giving pros and cons. 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Agriculture Doing Well

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

We hear everyday how tough the current economic conditions are, but according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, agriculture is still doing well in the state. 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 …

Peanut Exports are Up & FL Peanut Producers to Meet

Randall Weiseman Florida, Peanuts

In today’s peanut news, Tyron Spearman has the good news concerning the latest numbers on peanut exports and also has a reminder for Florida growers about the Florida Peanut Producers annual meeting which is coming up this week in Marianna. Peanut Exports: FL Peanut meeting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …