Former Secretaries on Farm Policy

Randall Weiseman General

Three former Secretaries of Agriculture testified before the House Agriculture Committee Thursday on the major areas of importance for the next farm bill. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Final Farm Bill Analysis Paper Released

Randall Weiseman General

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns on Wednesday released the fifth and final farm bill analysis paper, this one on key factors that will affect future growth in U.S. agriculture: international trade, research and development, protection of agriculture from pests and diseases, and challenges in preparing the next generation of farmers. This analysis paper, as well as previously released papers, are available …

FL Agriculture Voicing Ideas

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Agriculture Idearaiser meetings have been taking place across Florida, with the latest last night in Jay. I had a chance to talk with both Rep. Baxter Troutman & Rep Greg Evers about the meeting.  Report (1:40 wma) Here is a list of the remaining meetings: September 14, 6:30 pm, Live Oak – Suwannee County Farm Bureau Office September 18, 6:30 pm, …

Horse Slaughter Ban May be the Beginning

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned about the recent approval of the horse slaughter ban in the House.  Report (1:20 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA to Hold Pecan Field Day

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

Pecan growers are invited to an upcoming Field Day. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:20 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Farmers Market Grant

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has awarded 20 grants totaling $900,000 to establish, expand or promote local farmers markets, roadside stands, and similar agricultural ventures under the new Farmers Market Promotion Program. Over $63,000 of that was awarded to the Florida Association of Community Farmers Markets. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Advancing Renewable Energy Conference

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The US Departments of Energy and Agriculture are working together on a renewable energy conference to be held in St. Louis October 10-12. Find out more at AdvancingRenewableEnergy.gov. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Toddler Food Jags

Randall Weiseman General

If your toddler is stuck in a food rut, don’t worry too much. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

House Approves Horse Slaughter Ban

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives did vote to ban horse slaughter.  Report (1:10 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Farm Bureau Board Makes Nominations

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation State Board has nominated its candidates for president and vice president of the organization. At the August meeting the board selected John Hoblick as its nominee for president of Florida Farm Bureau. Hoblick is from Volusia County and is the current state board secretary. The board also chose FFB Vice President Rick Roth of Palm …