FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about precautions to take when preparing food for a picnic or barbecue this summer. More information about how to prepare and store food to avoid foodborne illness can be found on the web site of our Division of Food Safety at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/fs/publications.html. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

New FCA President Seeking More Participation

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The new Florida Cattlemen’s Association President officially took over last night and said he would like to see more cattle producers in the state becoming involved in the association.  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 …

Farm Improvement Act

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Congressman Adam Putnam of Florida talks about the American Farm Improvement Act of 2007 which he is sponsoring with Florida’s Tim Mahoney. Read more about the bill here. 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 …

Putnam on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Congressman Adam Putnam of Florida is disappointed with the 2007 Farm Bill he sees developing in the House Agriculture Committee. In an interview with Southeast Agnet, the congressman discussed how the bill could better serve the needs of specialty crop producers. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

FCA President Has Good Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

It’s day two of the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island, and outgoing President Hal Phillips told me it’s been a good year.  Report (1:45 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 …

Register Now for Cattle Industry Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Cattlemen across the Southeast are urged to attend the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. But hurry as pre-registration ends this week.  Report (1:30 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 …

New Name for Foundation

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Research & Education Foundation has been renamed the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, Executive Director Mike Carlton announced today. The name change is part of a reorganization that began when Carlton was named as the foundation’s first full-time executive director in January. “Our mission is to be the leading organization for specialty crop research, education and …

FCA Convention Kicks Off Today

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The 2007 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today in Marco Island, Florida.  Report (1:30 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 Enhancement Board …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Farm to Fuel Summit, scheduled for July 18th through the 20th in St. Petersburg. More information about the Summit can be found on at: http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com/summit_2007.htm. Information about the overall Farm to Fuel initiative can be found at: http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Ag Secretary Johanns Discusses Citrus Pest Risk Assessment

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In an exclusive interview with Southeast AgNet late Friday, U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns comments on the citrus Pest RIsk Assessment rules which are expected to be published out of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service any day now. Hear his comments in this report. Once the PRA is published, it is expected to take at least a …