President Talks to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, USDA-NRCS

Speaking to cattle producers on Wednesday, President Bush discussed a number of issues, including trade and taxes. The president also talked about the 2007 Farm Bill and the administration’s proposal which includes increased funding for conservation programs. Read the president’s full remarks to the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Alabama Watershed Assessment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

During the next several months, local soil and water conservation districts will be conducting a Watershed Assessment to identify problems and potential solutions in watersheds throughout the state, according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Senate Debating Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman General

The Senate is debating a bill this week that concerns many, but Tyron Spearman reports it may be a while before the vote is actually cast on it.  Report (:40 wma) 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 …

Deadline Extended for Payments

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has payment deadline information for growers.  Report (:35 wma) 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Planting Intentions Report Out Friday

Randall Weiseman General

Coming up Friday morning is one of the most highly anticipated planting intentions report in recent history. Even Wall Street is looking forward to finding out just how much corn plantings are going to be and how that will affect other commodities. Check here for the report when it is released from USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service on Friday. Report …

Florida Ag Bills Make Progress

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The third week of the legislative session was a good one for agricultural issues. Bills on agritourism and a sales tax exemption for materials used for non-residential farm buildings and fences passed the House Agribusiness Committee unanimously. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Georgia FSA Office Moving

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman reports that Georgia’s Farm Service Agency office will be moving to Tifton. Report (:30 wma) 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Iraq Bill Includes Disaster Aid

Randall Weiseman General

The Iraq war bill passed by a close vote in the House last week includes four billion dollars for the long sought disaster assistance for agriculture. The latest disaster package includes about $3.7 billion for disasters in 05,06 and 07, $250 million to extend the MILC program, and $70 million for the peanut storage program…and $25 million for spinach growers …

Update on Peanut Storage & Handling Funding

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has an update on where things stand for possible funding for peanut storage & handling fees.  Report (1:10 wma) 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 Cattle …

FL Legislature Week Three – FL Farm Bureau Ag Watch

Gary Cooper General

Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week three in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file). 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 …