Ag Careers Take Many Forms

Randall Weiseman General

Even as less young people are considering careers in agriculture, the opportunities have never been greater. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says the challenge is to make students aware of the potential that awaits them in such fields as international trade or renewable energy. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Sunshine State Shines at AFBF Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Over 100 Florida Farm Bureau members attended last week’s American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Salt Lake City and 13 of them were named to AFBF Commodity Advisory Committees during the convention. Read more about Florida members who were appointed, elected and honored at the AFBF convention here. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

AL Cattlemen Attend Swearing-in Events

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Alabama’s capitol city was busy with a variety of events the past couple of days all tied to the swearing-in of  elected officials.  Report (1:30 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 …

Florida Property Tax Hearings

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

One of the biggest legislative issues for Florida agriculture this year is property tax reform and Ben Parks with Florida Farm Bureau says lawmakers will be holding a series of hearings on the issue, starting January 25 in Panama City. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Soil Testing Makes Sense

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

With the high cost of fertilizer these days, one of the smartest moves a farmer can make before planting is to get a good soil sample test done. Eddie Jolly, agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says soil testing could save producers money. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

USDA: Report on Weekend California Citrus Freeze

Gary Cooper Citrus, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This report contains news from USDA radio, discussing the bitter cold gripping California citrus & vegetable growing areas in recent days. Report (2:00 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the need for state assistance to help develop a bio-fuel industry in Florida. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/01102007.html Report (1:00 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 …

House Ag Commitee in Place

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The full House Agriculture Committee for the 110th Congress has now been named and is ready to go to work on the 2007 Farm Bill. Among the returning members, now in the majority, is Democrat John Barrow of Georgia who attended last week’s Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Biofuels Growth Continues

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The Senate Agricutlure Committee held a hearing this week on “Agriculture and rural America’s role in enhancing national energy security” where USDA chief economist Keith Collins testified that growth in biofuels will continue. Link to Senate Ag Committee website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA Awards $100 Million To Promote Exports

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

While in New Orleans for the Beltwide Cotton Conferences this week, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced fiscal year 2007 allocations of $100 million to 67 U.S. trade organizations to promote U.S. agricultural products overseas. Link to USDA release. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …