Hoping to Reduce Crop Insurance Cuts

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Soybeans

Today Tyron Spearman looks at crop insurance and how proposed cuts may affect the farm bill in coming years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Richard Machek New USDA FL State Director for Rural Development

Gary Cooper Florida, General

(USDA RELEASE – WASHINGTON) The Obama Administration announces that Richard Machek will serve as Florida State Director for Rural Development at the USDA. “Richard Machek will be an important advocate on behalf of rural communities throughout the state and help administer the valuable programs and services provided by the USDA that can enhance their economic success,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom …

Florida Ag Commissioner Candidates Far Apart in Fundraising Totals

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

(From News Service of Florida APr 12, 2010) – MADDOX LAGS PUTNAM IN CAMPAIGN CASH – Democratic Agriculture Commissioner candidate Scott Maddox raised $132,000 in the first quarter, his campaign announced Monday, and while that easily bested all his Democratic rivals, he remains far behind his likely Republican rival, U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, who pulled in $280,000 in the first …

Floriculture

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

This is a vast part of U.S. agriculture. Everett Griner gives us some insight to it today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

FFB Staying Active as FL Legislature Enters Final Weeks

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

With the Florida legislature now in it’s seventh week of a eight week session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says they are keeping a close eye on all of the action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

New Study Looks at Link Between Produce and Reduced Cancer Risk

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new study has found that fruit and vegetable consumption may have less of an effect on cancer risk than once thought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

How to be a Good Egg

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

America’s egg farmers donate more than 12 million eggs each year to food banks and charities with a good portion of those being donated through the Good Egg Project. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

FL House Bill 981 Heading to the Floor

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, has an update on a bill that most everyone in agriculture has been watching closely in the Florida legislature. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Cattle of Florida Reference Guide

Randall Weiseman Cattle, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a new marketing tool to help Florida cattle producers increase exports of Florida bulls, heifers, brood cows and genetics as seedstock to other countries seeking to improve and expand their beef herds. A reference booklet titled “Ganado de la Florida/Cattle of Florida” — produced by the Florida Department …

Aquaculture

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Aquatic food population is growing. How? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026