Alabama AgriBusiness Council President Pleased with Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

For the past couple of days, the Alabama Agribusiness Council has been holding their annual meeting in Orange Beach, and folks from across the state were in attendance. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Florida Governor Signs Budget but Issues Vetoes

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

Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a $78.2 billion budget today that was finalized last week by lawmakers for the fiscal year that starts July 1. But in the process he did issue $461.4 million in vetoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Water-Use Efficiency; Honeybees and Crops

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Water, Weather

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes videos that explain how Cotton Incorporated is trying to increase water-use efficiency in cotton production and how an Alabama farmer is using honeybees to pollinate his soybean crop. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Spending Bills Aim Budget Block at EPA

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

Earlier this week republicans in both chambers moved bills to cut the Environmental Protection Agency budget in a move to block several regulations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Sugar Alliance on Cuba Trade and Industry Attacks

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Trade with Cuba continues to be a subject for agriculture, especially in Florida. Phillip Hayes, communications director for the American Sugar Alliance, looks at how this possibility would affect the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Bee-ing Informed

Dan Agri View, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about ccd being everyone’s problem in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Using Light to Extend Shelf Life of Tomatoes and Strawberries

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Research efforts, headed up by University of Florida Horticultural Sciences Chairman Kevin Folta, are underway to study how light can be used to extend the shelf life of certain vegetables. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources at UF, has more information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

House Again Passes Trade Promotion Authority

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 18, 2015 – With today’s passage by the House of legislation granting the president authority to enter and finalize free trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council called on the Senate to take up and pass the measure. House lawmakers voted 218-208 to approve Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which defines objectives …

An App for What to Spray on Citrus Trees to Keep Bugs at Bay

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

Florida has nearly 70 million citrus trees on more than 531,500 acres. Now imagine trying to figure out what pesticide to spray on each of those trees to keep them safe from citrus greening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Alabama FFA Advisor Encourages Careers in Ag Education

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The 87th annual Alabama FFA State Convention took place this past week and State Advisor Jacob Davis gave a speech encouraging FFA Advisors and Ag Education teachers to go all out in their classrooms and encourage students to pursue a career in Ag Education. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …