Farm Bill Negotiators Claim Progress as Deadline Looms

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

Top House and Senate farm bill negotiators emerged from their latest bargaining session on Wednesday only to repeat that progress is continuing to be made. But as the clock ticks down, at least one of the principle negotiators is less than confident. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

California Citrus Growers Experiencing Arctic Blast

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

As Florida growers continue to enjoy mild temperatures, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says citrus growers in California will be affected by the arctic blast that is chilling much of the country. 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 …

Food Safety a Top Concern for Floridians

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food safety is near the top of most Floridians’ concerns, behind only the economy and health care. This according to a survey conducted by the University of Florida Center for Public Issues Education. 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 …

Still Hoping for a Farm Bill by Christmas

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

There are still some who are currently working on a new farm bill that feel we may have one by Christmas. Tyron Spearman has the latest on what’s being said in our nation’s capitol. 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 …

Crooked Vendors

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

Everett Griner give us a bit of good advice. When in doubt ask about the veggies! 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 …

Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill Deadline; Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news features reports on the time-crunched farm bill and reactions to the proposed food safety rules. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

USDA Raises Forecast for 2014 Agricultural Exports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. farm export picture for this fiscal year is looking a little better than analysts had thought a few months ago. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …

New UF/IFAS Extension Videos Available for Public

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

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new series of nine educational videos are now available to the public, thanks to University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty members. 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 …

Next Florida House Speaker Wants Statewide Water Planning

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 2, 2013 As the Senate pursues an ambitious $220 million plan to redirect water and reduce pollutants in South Florida, the next House speaker wants lawmakers to consider a broader approach to the vast water problems confronting the entire state. Rep. Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, wants lawmakers to factor in …

Getting Stung

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

Beekeepers are not only losing bees to CCD, they are losing bees and hives to thieves. Everett Griner lets us know about this. 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 …