Southeast Cattlemen Heading to Phoenix

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Cattle producers from across the U.S. will be in Phoenix, Arizona this week for the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, and that includes a good showing from the Southeast states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL report: FL report: GA report: To learn more about the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Citrus News: Commish Re-Ups & Congressional Comments re Ag

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Listen to these three reports to catch up on the latest re-appointments of Florida Citrus Commissioners, and to hear some pointed comments from Congressman Adam Putnam, including some reminders for non-farm folks in light of the recent freeze, agriculture, and how both relate to the economy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Vilsack on Payment Limit Extension

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Tom Vilsack spoke earlier today regarding extending the comment period for the payment limit rule for an additional 60 days since USDA has only received a half of dozen comments on the important rule and they hope the additional time will allow more farmers to participate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Four FL Citrus Commissioners Re-appointed By Governor

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the midst of all the freeze news and coverage, this brief release from Florida Governor Charlie Crist almost slipped by. Here it is for the record, and for these website news archives: TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist announces the following reappointments to the Florida Citrus Commission (Senate Confirmation Required): Benny W. Albritton Jr., 40, of Wauchula, co-owner of Hardee …

Congressman Putnam Surveys FL Ag Freeze Damage 1st Hand

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Early today Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam surveyed a citrus grove and strawberry field and discussed last week’s freeze with Florida agricultural leaders. In our interview with Putnam shortly after, he says it was a good opportunity to educate mainstream media in town for the Super Bowl about agriculture and how different crops can experience different damages depending on crop …

FL NRCS Reminder of Sign-up Cutoff Dates

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers about the signup cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP that’s coming up February 27th 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 …

FL Representative Poppell Speaks to FFAA re Budget Pressures

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

State Representative Ralph Poppell, a citrus grower from Legislative District 29 in the Indian River production region who chairs the House Natural Resources Appropriations Committee, spoke to the members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association gathered for their Winter Business Meeting in Cocoa Beach late last week. He filled the group in on the tough budget situation and some …

Citrus Crop Update Change & More on Freeze Impact Surveys

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

In these two reports more comments about freeze damage assessments still underway in Florida’s fruit, vegetable and specialty crops. THe first report features Andrew Meadows, spokesman for Florida Citrus Mutual. The second report features Florida Farm Bureau Director of Ag Policy, Frankie Hall. Also in the first report, information about a date change for the upcoming February update for the …

FL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Here are this weeks cattle markets numbers from across Florida as compiled by the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Federal-State Livestock Market News Service. 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 …

Secretary Vilsack Sets the Farm Bill as a Priority

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, may be new on the job but he already has his priorities laid out. First of which is the 2008 Farm Bill. 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 …