Researchers Working to Boost the Nutritional Power of Yellow Fleshed Potatoes

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA researchers are extending their efforts to develop more varieties of specialty potatoes, such as the popular Peter Wilcox variety. 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 …

Given the Challenges, Ag Sector Did Quite Well in 2012

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, Weather

Considering the many challenges farmers faced during 2012, USDA chief economist Joe Glauber says the ag sector is in surprisingly good shape. 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, …

Top Food Issues for 2012 and 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

The following two stories take a quick look back at the top food stories of 2012 and give some thoughts on what might be the key issues for food, beverage and agribusiness in 2013. 2012: Download Audio 2013: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

East Coast Dockworkers Strike Averted for Now

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

More than 14 thousand dock workers from Houston to Boston have extended their contract for 30-days, averting a possible crippling ports strike. 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, …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Census of Agriculture

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On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Jim Ewing, Acting Director of the Florida office of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service urges Florida agriculture producers to participate in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio More information is available on the web, including how to respond to the census online, by clicking on USDA Census. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Changing Tastes

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G.M. foods may feed the world. Everett Griner makes two important points. 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 …

FL Could Lead the Federal Immigration Reform Discussion in 2013

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Republicans are now starting to get on board with comprehensive immigration reform plans, with a couple of Florida leaders among those clearing the way for the change of ideas. 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 …

What Will Happen to the Renewable Fuels Standard Next Year?

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Despite the Renewable Fuels Standard being under fire for much of 2012, it did survive relatively unscathed, but that may not be the end of the story as USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report regarding the fact that the RFS may get more attention by lawmakers in 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Fruit and Veggie Prices Expected to See Higher Inflation in 2013

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The headlines for 2012 food prices were largely dominated by the drought, but USDA Food Economist Ricky Volpe says that was not the case for fruits and veggies. 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 …

Clean Water

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The Clean Water Act turns 40. Everett Griner discusses the problems we still have, just not as bad as it used to be. 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 …