Buy or Rent Farmland

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about how the number of producers renting farmland is increasing 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 …

Florida Water Policy Ready for Scott’s Signature

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

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 14, 2016………. A statewide water-policy bill that is a top priority of House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam was overwhelmingly approved Thursday by the Florida House. Gov. Rick Scott’s office said he will sign the measure — along with a separate proposals aimed at …

Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of House Water Policy Bill

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

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement today regarding the Florida House of Representative’s passage of a key water policy bill, one day after the Florida Senate’s unanimous passage, that will help protect and manage Florida’s water resources: “After years of hard work, the …

Dietary Guidelines

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Now that the departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have released their new dietary guidelines for the next five years, many may be left wondering where to start making changes to their diets, first. Cathy Isom tells us the new recommendations on what we should and shouldn’t limit in our diet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Warm and Wet December Weather Worries Farmers

Josh McGill Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia Peach, Blueberry and Pecan Farmers Concerned About December Weather Effects 2015 ended with record-breaking temperatures and rainfall, and Georgia peach, blueberry and pecan farmers are concerned that soggy soils and a lack of chill hours could damage their crops. Despite these challenges farmers are still hoping that a return to normal weather conditions will help them finish out a …

Citrus Industry This Week: Combat Psyllids with Biological Control

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Crop Forecasts, General

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an interview with Jawwad Qureshi discussing biological control of psyllids. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

COOL Labeling

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about COOL labeling 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 Producers in …

Florida Senate Approves Water Policy Changes

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

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 13, 2016………. A statewide water-policy bill, a priority of House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, was approved Wednesday by the Senate without changes sought by environmental groups. The business-backed measure (SB 552), which has been in the works for more than two years and was rushed through the Sponsored …

Feed a Bee

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Cathy Isom tells us about the national campaign creating quite a buzz for honey bees. You may recall Bayer CropScience launched the Feed a Bee campaign last year. A major new initiative to increase forage for honey bees and other pollinators. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

WOTUS Rule Disapproval

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

WOTUS Rule, House Passes Resolution to Disapprove Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. This resolution would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” under the Clean …