Florida Greenbelt Bill Update

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Legislature last week considered some property tax reform issues Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks reports that one Greenbelt bill was defeated. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA NASS Surveys Underway

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

USDA National Ag Statistics Service in Georgia is in the process of doing a survey of the nursery industry and compiling the first report on the peach crop. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Report

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the threat to Florida woodlands from arsonists. More information about wildfire arson can be found at the following web address: http://www.fl-dof.com/publications/fire_pdfs/arson.pdf Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Proposes Gap Coverage

Randall Weiseman General

USDA’s Farm Bill proposal includes something called gap coverage to help farmers cover losses over the 70 percent that crop insurance pays. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Farmers in South Florida could be eligible for a variance from Phase 2 water restrictions currently in effect for a broad area suffering from drought. Applications for a variance can be obtained from the South Florida Water Management district. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pollinator Protection Act

Randall Weiseman General

A Florida Congressman has introduced a bill to help beekeepers find out what is causing the mysterious loss of bees being seen in colonies nationwide. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS on WRP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Commission Decides on Golin Harris

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

At the Florida Citrus Commission, three agencies presented their proposals as to how they would market Florida orange juice and grapefruit juice on a domestic and international level. The final decision was voted on by the Florida Citrus Commission, who chose to stay with Golin Harris. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Florida Citrus Commission April Meeting

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

The Florida Citrus Commission met in Lakeland for their monthly meeting. This report reviews the main issues they discussed. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill is Food Bill

Randall Weiseman General

It may be called the Farm Bill, but a large part of it impacts consumers. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024