2013 Florida Legislative Session has Been a Good One for Agriculture

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

With the clock winding down on Florida’s legislative session, Senator Wilton Simpson says so far this year has been an excellent one for agriculture. 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 …

Agreement to Promote Renewable Fuels in Aviation Extended

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

USDA is extending its agreement to work with the Federal Aviation Administration and other partners to help develop a viable biofuel for the aviation industry. 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 …

Groups Agree on Framework for Farm Worker Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A group of senators, labor unions and farm groups have reached an agreement on a framework for a farm worker program to be included as part of a bigger immigration reform package. 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 …

Save the Date for the Florida NRCS Annual Earth Day Celebration

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

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants folks to save the date for their Annual Earth Day Celebration, as Florida NRCS Plant Materials Center Director Mimi Williams reminds us that it will be held May 10, 2013, at the Brooksville Plant Materials Center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Everglades Long-Term Plan a Win for Ag and the Environment

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Several issues originally though to be contentious, have had a much easier road than expected during Florida’s 2013 legislative session. Senator Wilton Simpson says one of those issues was the Everglades Restoration Bill. 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 …

Pollen and Bees Essential to our Food Supply

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

David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary with the Florida Department of Agriculture, reminds to be thankful for that pollen and bee that helps provide the food, fiber and many other products we use every day. 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, …

Couple of Greenbelt Issues Working Their Way Through the Florida Senate

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

In the following report, we have Senator Wilton Simpson with an update on a couple of bills currently working their way through the Florida Legislature. 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 …

Friends of IFAS Encouraged to Contact Congressman Regarding Budget

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

IFAS stakeholders are encouraged to lobby their representatives and senators, specifically House Subcommittee Agriculture Appropriations member, Congressman Tom Rooney, regarding the proposed FY 2014 budget. 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 …

Food Labeling

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

If someone tells you that their crop was “organic ” would you know what they mean? Everett Griner discusses “organic” 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 …

FFA’s Food for All Grant Program

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

Through the FFA: Food for All program – local FFA chapters throughout the U.S. can receive funding to support year-long service-learning projects focused on the development and implementation of sustainable hunger programs. 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 …