Cattle Inventory Slightly Lower

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their January 1 Cattle Inventory Report this afternoon, and the numbers came in slightly lower than last year.  Report (:45 mp3) To see the full NASS report, click Here USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

FBC Welcomes Two New Members

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

As the Florida Beef Council continues it’s work for producers across the state, they welcome two new members which pleases the FBC Chairman.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Census Forms Need to be Returned

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

February 4th is about here and Tyron Spearman has this reminder to get your Census of Agriculture forms filled out as that information needs to be in by next Monday.  Report (:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

FDOC In Focus: Sunset Committee Report & Marketing Features

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus features, the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee meets in Winter Haven, and Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has a brief overview in the first report. Also in both reports, our end-of-the-week features on Citrus Department marketing programs. This week, FDOC In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter describes PR campaigns and website developments that magnify the message …

More on Greening Research Update – Advice for Growers NOW

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

These two reports will wrap up our series this week with Dr Harold Browning, Center Director at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, about the latest he can report about citrus greening research now underway. In the final report in particular, Browning offers a timely and strong suggestion for growers who may not be taking citrus greening …

FL Seeking Peanut Board Member

Randall Weiseman Florida, Peanuts

Florida is looking for a peanut grower to represent them on the National Peanut Board, as Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Growers Invited to AL-FL Peanut Show

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Peanuts

Tyron also has information about next week’s Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show which will take place in Dothan, Alabama.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Cellulosic Ethanol on the Fast Track

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Cellulosic ethanol will be used for the first time in motor sports this year during the American Le Mans Series Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in Florida on March 15. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Web Soil Survey Benefits Landowners

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has been the lead agency in completing a national soil mapping effort that Florida landowners can utilize by going to the on-line Web Soil Survey. Report (1:30 mp3) And that mapping process is currently underway at one of the nation’s largest ranches, Deseret Ranch.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Specialty Crops Push for Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance wants to see the House and Senate farm bills reconciled to get a bill friendly to specialty crops signed by the president instead of reverting to old law or extending the current bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …