FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. The Directory can be ordered online at the FDACS website. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Florida “Idea Raisers” Scheduled for September

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The first of six agricultural “idea raisers” are being held this coming week in Florida – Homestead and Clewiston. Report (1:00 wma) Here is a list of all the scheduled meetings being organized by state representative Baxter Troutman: September 6, 6:30 pm, Homestead – John D. Campbell Auditorium September 7, 6:30 pm, Clewiston – Hilliard Cabin, Flagpole Road September 12, …

Money Raised to Build Ethanol Plant

Randall Weiseman Energy, General, Georgia

The money has been raised for the construction of a new ethanol plant in Georgia. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:51 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

FL Trying to Build Quail Populations

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

University of Florida IFAS will hold their 2nd Annual Quail Management Shortcourse on October 5th & 6th in Monticello.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Florida Ag Classroom Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau is offering grants for teachers. Applications are available on line at the Florida Farm Bureau website. Deadline is October 1. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Considering Climate Changes

Randall Weiseman General

How will agriculture fare if we see any major global climate changes? Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Drought Package to Include Early Payments

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

As a part of the Drought Package announced by USDA, some will be seeing early counter cyclical payments.  Report (1:06 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

FL Sees a Rainmaker in Ernesto

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

While heavy rains are being found in parts of Florida, many are breathing a sigh of relief compared to what some thought the storm might have been.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Drought Assistance for Crop Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced several initiatives to help farmers in 20 states hit by drought, including accelerated counter cyclical payments for cotton and peanuts. A total of $780 million in assistance is being offered under four different programs – read more from USDA. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …

USDA PROGRAMS TO AID DROUGHT REGIONS

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

JOHANNS FOCUSES USDA PROGRAMS TO AID DROUGHT REGIONS Aid Includes $780 Million in New, Unused and Accelerated Funding HAYES, South Dakota, Aug. 29, 2006 – Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced during a visit to South Dakota $780 million in assistance to help farmers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …