Everglades Compromise Passes House

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

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Compromise legislation that would allow the state to push forward with the next phase of Everglades restoration unanimously passed the House on Friday. The 114-0 vote on the bill (HB 7065) came after agricultural interests and the environmental movement agreed on language to add the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Mushroom Council

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

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Mushroom Council. 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 …

New Bonding Requirements for Some Georgia Commodities

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With only a few days left in Georgia’s Legislative Session, Bryan Tolar explains how a newly passed bill will make Georgia a better place to do business. 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 …

Environmentalists, Farmers Strike Deal on Everglades

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Sugar, Vegetables

By Brandon Larrabee news@newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 21, 2013 – The fight over the Everglades in the 2013 legislative session ended up being relatively short-lived, as the agricultural industry, environmentalists and lawmakers 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 …

Alabama Economic Recruitment Campaign to Feature Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Well a new “Made in Alabama” re-branding campaign for the State Department of Commerce will focus on forestry and agriculture. The new economic recruitment campaign is designed to enhance the state’s image for job recruitment and includes a new website, MadeInAlabama.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Georgia Growers Here from FDA Regarding Proposed Produce Safety Rule

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia produce farmers and packers had the opportunity to learn more about the federal government’s proposed produce safety rule at a listening session held earlier this week. 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 …

Bumblebees Also Experiencing Declines

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

Honeybees have certainly been getting the bulk of attention when it comes to declining populations, but as a whole it seems that bumblebees have taken a much larger hit during the past century and a half. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Better Prepared

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

It is a lot different today than it was in the ‘good old days”. Everett Griner tells you why a start in farming is much harder today. 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 …

Agriculture Must Work as a Team and Georgia Peanut Commission Elections Set

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

The farm bill was a topic at a recent meeting, as Tyron Spearman reports how agriculture must work as a team to get one put together. He also has information about the upcomng Georgia Peanut Commission elections. Farm Bill: Download Audio Elections: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Scientists Try to Combat Potato Pest with Chemical Trickery

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA and cooperating scientists are in the process of evaluating new ways to control the pale cyst nematode with naturally occurring chemicals called egg-hatching factors. 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 …