Would You Like an Avocado With That?

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia

A new study has found that adding half of a fresh avocado to lunch may help those who are overweight reduce their desire to eat after a meal. 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 …

Deeper Water

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The import-export trade has hit a snag. Everett Griner explains. 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 the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

AgNet This Week: Brazilian Cotton Concerns; Omnibus Spending Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the stir caused by a recent Washington trip by a Brazilian cotton delegation, the impact the omnibus spending bill will have on the Ag sector and much more. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …

Additional NRCS Funding Opportunity Available for Florida Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

GAINESVILLE, FL., Jan.21, 2014–The 2008 Farm Bill was recently granted a short extension by Congress. This extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida to give farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Download Audio Sponsored …

Bigger Food Price Hikes Expected for 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why consumers should expect higher food price hikes in 2014. 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 the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

No Wine Shortage

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

Everett Griner tells us what is replacing exquisite wines. 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 the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

The Reasons Behind Low Food Price Hikes in 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Vegetables

By now shoppers are well aware that they paid less than expected for their food in 2013, and now USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why. 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 …

Panama Canal Authority Says Dispute Won’t Disrupt Expansion Progress

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

Despite a dispute between the design-construction consortium responsible for the bulk of the Panama Canal expansion and the Panama Canal Authority, the project is expected to continue without delay. 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 …

Wal-Mart Signs on to Fair Food Premium for Florida Tomatoes

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Wal-Mart Stores have agreed to pay Florida tomato pickers a penny more for each pound harvested. 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 the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

Florida Farmers Fend Off Another Freeze

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

While Florida survived relatively unscathed from the much talked about polar vortex a couple weeks back, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has details regarding a much less publicized blast of cold air that hit the state late last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …