Sugar Farmers Brought Message to Capitol Hill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

U.S. sugar farmers took to Capitol Hill recently to continue their fight to maintain the current sugar policy in the next farm 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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Georgia Fertilizer Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar is excited to report continued movement of the Fertilizer Bill, as he gives us this week’s legislative update. 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 …

House Panel Approves Everglades Plan Amid Cost Arguments

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By Brandon Larrabee THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 7, 2013…….A House panel unanimously approved a bill to update the restoration plan for the Everglades over the objections of environmental groups Thursday, setting the stage for what could be a complicated battle over the next phase of repairs for the “River of Grass.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

USDA Priorities Hinging on Need for Five-Year Farm Bill

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out several priorities during his speech at last week’s Commodity Classic, but said all of the work depends on the completion of a five-year Farm 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 Producers Proactive …

Unexpected Cold Temps Damage Sweet Corn and Bean Crop

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

An unexpected freeze that hit South Florida the overnight hours of March 4th has damaged both the sweet corn and bean crop. 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 …

Tomato Suspension Agreement Webinar

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Fruit and Vegetable Program and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (USDOC), International Trade Administration (ITA) will host a free, interactive webinar on the newly amended Tomato Suspension Agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Doe Bucks

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

Deer damage is costing producers billions of dollars. Everett Griner talks about what some producers are doing to solve the problem. 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 …

Efforts Ongoing to Increase Safety Net for Specialty Crops

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

While crop insurance has done quite a bit to fill the need for a strong safety net for row crop farmers, specialty crop farmers often do not have that option. But at a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained that they are making strides to change that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Florida Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award Nominations

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

Nominations for the Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award are now open through May 1, 2013. 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 of …

Why Colony Collapse Disorder is a Difficult Issue to Manage

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

As the issue of Colony Collapse Disorder continues, so does the efforts to better understand and control it. And David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why the disorder has been so difficult to get a handle on. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …