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 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 …

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 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 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

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 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 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

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 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 …

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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

FL Biofuels Conference Still On

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Despite the potential for Ernesto crashing the party, the Florida Department of Agriculture is still planning to hold the first Farm to Fuel Summit this week in Orlando. FL Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says there is a great deal of interest in biofuels production in the Sunshine State. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Florida Citrus Mutual provides a list of the Farm Service Agency contacts

Dan Florida, General, Weather

With Tropical Storm Ernesto approaching Florida, Florida Citrus Mutual provides a list of the Farm Service Agency contacts for your convenience. (pdf) 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 19, 2025Florida …

Empty Bags For Congress

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Rod Hemphill with Florida Farm Bureau has more information about the Empty Bag Campaign. 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 Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Johanns Comments

Randall Weiseman General

Southeast AgNet had the opportunity for a one-on-one interview with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns during his appearance this week at the National Institute for Animal Agriculture ID INFO/EXPO in Kansas City. We already had some of his comments on about the National Animal ID Program, here are a couple of stories about some other topics – drought aid and extension …