Sugar Producers Look to Address Issue of Foreign Subsidies

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

With the inclusion of a strong five-year sugar policy in the 2014 Farm Bill, the nation’s sugar producers are setting their sights on addressing the foreign sugar subsidies that make U.S. sugar policy necessary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association Sets Priorities

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association’s executive board members met recently for their annual strategic planning summit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Good Bugs

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

There is such a thing as beneficial insects. It is a hard issue to most. Everett Griner tells us about some “good” insects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Florida NRCS Working to Develop Soil Health Working Group

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida recently participated in a forum on cover crops and soil health, where Wendy-Lin Bartels, assistant research scientist for the University of Florida Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, says the discussion evolved to the development of a working group to increase cover crop adoption and soil health advancement in Florida. Download Audio For …

Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program

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

Those interested in the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program have until April 7, 2014, to apply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Alabama NRCS Participates in Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett gives the details regarding their participation in a recently held forum on cover crops and soil health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight Cooperative Extension Service

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Cooperative Extension Service, which celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. More information is available online at 100 Years of Cooperative Extension. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Georgia Peaches

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Trees require cold weather. Everett Griner explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 21, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Preliminary Results of USDA 2012 Census of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

USDA has released the preliminary results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture revealing an increase in the value of agricultural products sold in the U.S. totaling 394.6 billion dollars in 2012 – an increase of 33 percent from 2007. The following reports have the specifics for the states of the deep southeast. Alabama: Download Audio Florida: Download Audio Georgia: Download …