Florida Lawmakers Could Have $845M Surplus Next Year

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

From The News Service of Florida: Florida House and Senate members next week will get a dose of good financial news: An early projection shows lawmakers could have a surplus of $845.7 million as they craft a 2014-15 state budget. Analysts this week released a draft document that looks at the state’s finances over the next three years, taking into …

Vilsack Concerned About Farm Income Future

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

Despite an expected increase in this year’s net farm income, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he sees a dark cloud on the horizon. 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 …

New Pesticide Labels to Protect Pollinators

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

New EPA pesticide labeling requirements to protect honey bees and other pollinators will affect products that contain four different types of neonicotinoids. 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 …

Fish Farming

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One question comes to mind…will fish farming feed the world? Everett Griner explores this today. 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 …

Webinar to Learn More About New Food Safety Rules

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

An upcoming Webinar is designed for those small farmers wanting more information regarding the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. 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 …

Home Grown

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

“Grow your own fruit” keeps on growing. Everett Griner talks about growing fruits at home today. 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 …

Agriculture Rural Crime Unit in Alabama

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

Alabama once again has a specialized unit dedicated to working agricultural crimes as Gene Wiggins, chief of the Agriculture Rural Crime Unit says they have a dedicated tip line to report suspicious activity. 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 …

Tomato Industry Hoping to Launch Single Audit System for 2013

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Despite a year delay, Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato Exchange hopes growers will soon have the opportunity to participate in a single audit system. 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 …

Georgia Agribusiness Council Addressing Key Issues

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says they have been working to help address the numerous issues that are facing the ag industry this summer and plan to continue their efforts into the fall. 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 …

Continuing to Explore Non-Food Crops for Biofuels

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

Scientist are continuing to look for ways to reduce our dependence on foreign oil in a productive and sustainable way as Ramon Leon, assistant professor and weed science specialist with the University of Florida, explains just one of the projects that they are currently working on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …