BASF Considering Bid for DuPont

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Dow Jones is reporting that BASF is considering a counter bid for DuPont, who agreed to merge with Dow Chemical in December. BASF is currently working with advisers and financing banks to 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 …

Diversified Ag Field for College Students

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The field of college students pursuing degrees related to agriculture, food and forestry careers is diversifying. Download Audio 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 …

Peanut Genome and Allergy Research Continues

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

Peanut research efforts continue in many areas, and as Tyron Spearman reports, that includes genome and allergy research. Download Audio 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 …

Keeping Florida Beef Industry Sustainable

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Livestock

We talked recently about sustainability and the efforts underway to keep the beef industry sustainable. And Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says that is an issue the council will continue to work on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Last Chance to Enter Alabama Cowboy Cookoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, invites those interested in showing off their beef cooking skills to join the association for the annual Alabama Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio 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, …

Florida Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Peanuts

Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, reminds farmers their annual membership meeting will be held this week. Download Audio 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, …

Florida Youth Institute Summer Program

Josh McGill Florida, General

New Florida Youth Institute Summer Program Seeking Applicants for 2016 This program, which is being offered for the first time by the University of Florida College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is a great way to expose a young person to the wide range of opportunities within Florida’s agricultural community. Participants will also gain a better understanding of Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Florida Budget Deal Reached; Session to End on Time

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By BRANDON LARRABEE THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 7, 2016……….House and Senate leaders announced a deal on the state budget during a late-night meeting Monday, pumping more than $120 million in last-minute projects into the spending plan and setting the Legislature on course to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Georgia Cotton Commission on Possible Relief for Producers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia

It’s been a little over a month ago that the request by cotton producers that USDA qualify cottonseed for the Price Loss Coverage and Agricultural Risk Coverage safety net programs was denied by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. But Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission has information about another way that relief for producers may be possible. Download Audio Sponsored …

Krysta Harden Joins DuPont

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

DuPont announced last week that former USDA deputy secretary Krysta Harden has joined the company as the vice president of Public Policy & Chief Sustainability Officer. Harden left USDA at the end of 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, …