Mealybug Control

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Biological efforts to control pink hibiscus mealybug are proving successful, according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. More information about the pink hibiscus mealybug is available on the Department’s web site at http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi or call 1-888-397-1517. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

NCBA Membership Increase Lead by Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The fiscal year for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is winding down and their CEO, Terry Stokes, is pleased with the rise in membership this past year, lead by producers here in the Southeast.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Newer TSA Herbicides Have Longer Control

Randall Weiseman Florida

Longer and better control of Tropical Soda Apple in Florida has been available with a couple of the newer herbicides on the market.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

NASS Vegetable Chemical Use Survey

Randall Weiseman Florida, Vegetables

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is in the middle of its 2006 Vegetable Chemical Use Survey in Florida and 18 other states. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Wetter, Warmer Winter Forecast

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Vegetables

Hurricane season is almost over and NOAA is calling for a wetter and warmer winter which is good news for Florida fruit and vegetable growers. Report (:12 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

National Beef Ambassador Looks Forward to Role

Randall Weiseman Beef, Florida

The new National Beef Ambassador is a young man from Florida, who says he looks forward to his new role of promoting beef in 2007.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

University of Florida Has New Building at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman Florida

Something new this year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo is the new building for the University of Florida. Inside you’ll find informational booths about a variety of programs offered through the school. And of course, plenty of Gator fans at the Expo stopped in to see the latest information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

FL NASS Director at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman Florida

At the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service booth at Sunbelt Ag Expo, I caught up with the Florida NASS Director Ben Klugh. Ben and I talked about a variety of things, including the Census of Agriculture that will take place in 2007, but something they are already preparing for. Interview (4:00 wma) Report (1:30 wma) Find out more at the Florida NASS …