Comments Open for USDA’s New Microloan Program

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

USDA under Secretary Michael Scuse says they are requesting comments on a proposed rule regarding new microloans for small and beginning farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Don’t Fry Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has declared this Friday before Memorial day as “Don’t Fry Day.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Bio-Tech Disputes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how our increased food production is geared to bio-technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

USDA Provides Funding for Florida Pest & Disease Management

Dan Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators in Florida for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $6.7 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s agriculture …

Employment Numbers Bode Well for Ag Sector

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the latest employment numbers are showing continued progress for the agricultural community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Fruit Prices Experienced Big Monthly Jump in April

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In the month month of April food inflation continued to outpace the rest of the economy and USDA Economist Ricky Volpe says for the first time in 2012, fresh fruit was part of the reason. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Migrant Foods

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us where some of our staples originated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Preventing Bacteria from Hitching a Ride to the Cookout

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

Many will celebrate the upcoming unofficial kick-off to summer with a cookout and Tina Hanes of USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline gives us some tips on how to ensure bacteria stays uninvited. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

Research Discovers How Various Elements Affect Young Bees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

New research delves into how younger bees fare long-term after facing challenges associated with Colony Collapse Disorder. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Citrus Executive Discusses Continuing OJ Sales Decline

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Orange juice volume sales nationally declined again for the most recent four-week reporting period, continuing a several years’ downward trend. Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg reports on the continuing decline and discusses the reason for it. He also says FDOC marketing works when optimal amounts are spent. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need …