Looking Ahead at the Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Many are talking about the farm bill and today Tyron Spearman reports on how one man in Washington feels things will pan out when constructing a new one.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

AL Cattlemen Invites Everyone to SLE Rodeo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is looking forward to the 50th Anniversary of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo this weekend and encourages everyone to attend.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …

Immigration Issues

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Immigration reform was a topic at USDA’s annual Outlook Forum last week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

National School Breakfast Week

Randall Weiseman General

It’s the most important meal of the day and each year USDA helps provide it for nearly 10 million school children across this land of ours. Report (1:00 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …

Row Crops Meet in the Sunshine

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General

Over 4000 happy corn, soybean and wheat growers were in Tampa last week for the annual Commodity Classic. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …

Reach for the Stars Winner

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia

A Georgia producer was one of fifteen lucky soybean growers from around the country named as winners in the American Soybean Association/John Deere Reach for the Stars contest. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

SE Projects Get Energy Grants

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Sugar

Two Southeastern cellulosic ethanol projects received grants last week from the US Department of Energy. Range Fuels, Inc., was awarded a $76 million grant to fund the research and construction needs of an ethanol plant in Soperton in Treutlen County Georgia. Once completed, the plant will produce about 40 million gallons of ethanol per year, and 9 million gallons per …

FL Agriculture Commissioner talks about Nutrition Month

Dan FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about National Nutrition Month in March.    Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Potato Resists Heat Necrosis

Dan General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A potato variety released in 2003 appears to be almost immune to internal heat necrosis, which discolors potatoes and makes them unmarketable.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Income Exclusions for Cost Shares

Dan Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Department of Agriculture has announced that some state cost share payments for implementing Best Management Practices may be excluded from a producer’s adjusted gross income for 2006 federal income tax purposes. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …