Reason for Fertilizer Plant Explosion Undetermined

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops

The cause of the West Fertilizer Company explosion in Texas last month has officially been ruled undetermined. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Deadline for Conservation Easement Funding in Florida is Approaching

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands only have about a week left to take advantage of several easement programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Florida Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs Roney Gutierrez says the 2013 funding deadline for the Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program and the Everglades Initiative is coming up May …

Alabama Producers Encouraged to Take Advantage of StrikeForce Efforts

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

The StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama has officially launched and Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan hopes it will help the growing produce industry address some challenges so they can continue their important role in the state’s economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Fake Foods

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

The altered food list is growing. Everett Griner tells us what we need to do to get the real thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL Delegation Seeks More Water in Tri-State Fight

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 17, 2013………. The fate of the Apalachicola Bay could be hanging in the balance as Florida’s congressional delegation fights for more water from Georgia, and seafood workers try to restore oyster beds. This week, the U.S. Senate was the scene of the latest skirmish in a tri-state water dispute between Florida, …

Ag in Review for the Week of May 13, 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, 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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

Immigration Could Trump Farm Bill Debate in Senate

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

Despite Senate Leader Harry Reid announcing his intention to move forward with the Farm Bill, he has also said he will move to immigration reform as soon as the Senate Judiciary Committee finishes mark up on that bill, even if the farm bill isn’t finished. However, Senate Ag Chair Stabenow isn’t worried that floor consideration of the farm bill could …

A Surprising Lack of Food Price Inflation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Consumers have yet to see the expected rise in food prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Dalton Yancey Named Sugar Man of the Year

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Dalton Yancey, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Sugar Cane League, has been named the “Sugar Man of the Year 2012.” A highly respected leader in the sugar industry, Mr. Yancey received the coveted Dyer Memorial Award at an affair in New York City. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Sequestration

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

Everett Griner tells us how everyone is affected by this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026