Not Happy with Food Safety Progress

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, efforts to reduce food-borne illnesses in the U.S. have stalled with some illnesses on the upswing. 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 …

Open Hydroponic System of Production in Citrus Explained

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff catches up with University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan (photo) in these reports to discuss the Open Hydroponic System, how it iworks in other areas of the world and how it may fit for Florida citrus growers as part of a long term production and disease management program. Morgan says there are several considerations for growers …

Teaching Children the Importance of Gardening

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Fifth and Sixth graders from a Washington DC elementary school recently made a return visit to the White House’s Kitchen Garden in order to plant fruit, vegetable, and herbs seedlings as First Lady Michelle Obama planted this message. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

FL Lifts Weight Restrictions on Cattle Trucks as Farmers Need to Prepare for Flooding

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock, Weather

Due to flooding associated with recent heavy rains across North Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation has put in place an Emergency Executive Order that lifts weight restrictions on cattle trucks, allowing them to run at 95,000 lbs in Florida as long as the driver has the proper documents. And due to the flooding concerns, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services …

Americans’ Eating Habits

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In this two part series we will review a Department of Agriculture study that took a close look at Americans’ eating habits. 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 …

North Florida Flooding Triggers Order to Lift Cattle Truck Weights

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

This just in from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association over the weekend: Due to Flooding in North Florida an Emergency Executive Order has been put in place that lifts weight restriction on Cattle trucks. This allows trucks to run at 95,000 lbs in Florida. The trucks driver must have the attached documents in their possession. This Order is in place for …

ABAC Restructures

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Three years ago ABAC was given the ability to administer bachelor degree programs and Dr. Tim Marshall Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources says the college has now undergone a restructuring process in a continued effort to better serve the ag sector. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Bronson: “Move Animals & Chemicals Before Waters Rise”

Gary Cooper FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

BRONSON URGES PEOPLE TO MOVE ANIMALS AND CHEMICALS OUT OF HARM’S WAY BEFORE FLOODING OCCURS TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is asking farmers and residents in areas with the potential for flooding to be sure to move pesticides, fertilizers and propane tanks off the ground and safely stored away if they have time to …

FL Legislature Down to Final 3 Weeks

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

It was a short week for the Florida Legislature who spent Monday and Tuesday in session then broke for the Easter recess. Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association said some work did take place though, as lawmakers were busy with committee meetings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

ACRE Enrollment, Loan Regulations, & Increase for Peanut Contracts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Today Tyron Spearman has the details concerning USDA’s announcement about the enrollment for the new ACRE program, along with information about new loan regulations for certain commodities, plus he has an update on this week’s peanut contracts which did see a slight increase. ACRE enrollment: Loan Regulations: peanut contracts: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …