House Ag Committee Hearing Wednesday

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman has information about a hearing set to take place in Washington Wednesday.  Report (:30 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

FL Ag Idearaiser Input Wanted

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida farmers and ranchers who want to provide ideas for the state legislature to consider are encouraged to visit www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

USDA Extends Emergency Grazing on CRP Acres

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General

An announcement was made today by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns that USDA has extended Emergency Grazing on CRP acres.  Report (1:00 wma) Learn more through your local USDA Service Center. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Alternative is the Word

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Alternative crops for alternative energy has been a recurring theme at ag Idea Raiser forums being held this month in Florida. Two more are scheduled – September 18 in Ocala and September 16 in Bartow. Agricultural producers not able to make it to the meetings can post their comments at www.100ideas.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026