COOL and Congress

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Country of Origin Labeling is a topic that we will be hearing more and more about, and many wonder what our elected officials think about it.  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 …

Farm Bill Important for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman General

The President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Assocation said it’s important for producers to be involved in the work being done in putting together a new farm bill.  Report (: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 …

Cattlemen Concerned About Energy Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General

After the Senate approved their energy legislation last week, cattlemen across the country are concerned with the increase that’s been proposed in the grain-based ethanol mandate.  Report (1:10 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 …

Action on Farm Bill Delayed

Dan General, Peanuts

There is a delay in the farm bill once again.  Tyron Spearman lets us know what that is and when the debate will begin.  Report (: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 Significant Support …

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 …

Living the Country Life

Randall Weiseman General

An organization called the Country Living Association was started this year to provide information for the thousands of people each year who decide to make the move to greener acres. Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

Trade Talks Collapse

Randall Weiseman General

Despite the flexibility shown by the U.S. and the European Union, talks aimed at making progress in the Doha Round collapsed Thursday in Potsdam, Germany, according to U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab and U.S. Ag Secretary Mike Johanns, who cited inflexibility on the part of India and Brazil as the reason. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

UnderSecretary Bruce Knight Relays Farm Bill Concerns

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

As markup work continues in the ag committees, USDA is relaying their concerns when it comes to how certain sections are being looked at for the new farm bill. UnderSecretary Bruce Knight attended the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention Thursday to relay some of those concerns.  Report (1:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

FDOC Team Member Joins Florida Citrus Mutual

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

A long time member of the Florida Department of Citrus staff, Andrew Meadows, has accepted a new position with Florida Citrus Mutual. Meadows looks forward to continuing his work in the Florida citrus industry. Good Luck Andrew!! Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

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 …