New Farm Bill Should Include Strong Specialty Crop Provisions

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says one of the areas left a bit short-changed by the partial Farm Bill extension was specialty crops. But the secretary says that he is optimistic that our growers will see the programs they need when a new 5-Year Farm Bill is finally agreed upon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Vital Role of Bees

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the vital role honey bees play in pollinating Florida agricultural crops and helping to put food on our tables. More information is available online by clicking on Honey Bees. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

Bait & Hook

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner tells us how threatened catfish farming really is. 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

Ag in Review for the Week of January 14, 2013

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

FL NRCS Acting State Conservationist Committs to Continue Good Work

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Roney Gutierrez is the acting state conservationist for FL NRCS, and says that during his tenure he will ensure that the good relationships and partnerships established between the agency and its partners will continue. 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 …

Committees Set in Week One of GA 2013 Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar gives us a quick overview of the first week of Georgia’s 2013 legislative session, as well as the details regarding the council’s upcoming annual meeting and legislative breakfast. 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 …

Dust Bowl

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, Weather

Everett Griner has two questions about the dust bowl of the 30’s. 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 …

Fresh From Florida’s Aggressive New Efforts

Ernie Neff Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Susan Nardizzi presented “Targeted Strategies to Market Florida Agriculture” today at the Florida Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association’s lunch and learn event at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Hotel. In this report, she summarizes details of Fresh From Florida’s expanded, multipronged marketing effort for 2013 as well as the many benefits …

Educating Congressional Leaders Will be Key in Getting Farm Bill Passed

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

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is making a big push for the passage of a comprehensive 5-Year Farm Bill, and says educating Congressional leaders on the importance of the bill will be vital for its success. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Collaboration Will Make Certified Applicator Testing More Convenient

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has teamed with state agriculture officials to create a new, more convenient testing system for those seeking pesticide applicator licenses. Collaboration 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 …