USDA to Offer Commodity Certificates

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts

USDA announced that producers who have crops pledged as collateral for a marketing assistance loan can now purchase a commodity certificate that may be exchanged for the outstanding loan collateral. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with the latest information concerning peanut contracts being offered. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Farmer Big Data

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The American Farm Bureau Federation wants to hear from farmers about using today’s technology. Cathy Isom reports that AFBF is encouraging all farmers and ranchers to take the online survey. 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 …

USDA Investing More in Conservation Stewardship Program

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants farmers and landowners to know a signup period has been announced for 2016 funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). While NRCS accepts applications for CSP throughout the year, producers should submit applications by March 31 to ensure they are considered for enrollment in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Dow Chemical to Cut More Jobs Ahead of DuPont Merger

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

Dow Chemical Co. said this week that it will cut 500 more jobs as it speeds up cost reductions, ahead of its merger with DuPont, to counter the impact of a strong dollar and weak demand for agrichemicals and seeds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Hoping for Congressional Approval on TPP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

It was announced late Wednesday that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal had been reached, as the agreement was signed by member nations. Recent past president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Phillip Ellis, said this was a key issue for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Bee Study

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Everett Griner talks about a 5,000-year-old bee study in today’s Agri View. 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 Efforts Important to Cattle …

Celebrating Florida Agriculture Day

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University of Florida/IFAS Watching Legislative Budget Talks From the University of Florida/IFAS: At week four the budget process is moving extremely fast and is ahead of schedule. Committee budget plans for both the House and Senate were unveiled and passed throughout last week. The proposed budgets could Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Super Bowl – Calories Consumed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Keeping your calories in check while indulging during the big game this weekend may be a big chore for a few of us. Even a moderate consumption of some of the popular party favorites can quickly add up the calories. So Cathy Isom looks at some ways to keep yourself from pigging out and breaking your healthy New Year’s resolution. …

Florida Congresswoman Gwen Graham Learns Much on Farm Tour

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

A Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable took place last month in Tallahassee, which was hosted by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden and Florida Congresswoman Gwen Graham. But that event was also tied in with a tour of farms in Congresswoman Graham’s district. AgWired’s Chuck Zimmerman recently caught up with her in Washington, D.C. and they discussed what Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement Formally Signed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The next step in the journey of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal was reached with signing of the agreement by member nations Wednesday. Rod Bain has the story. 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 …