Where Presidential Candidates Stand on Ag Related Issues

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

Election Day is upon us and just in case you are still undecided, The American Soybean Association recently posed several Ag-issue related questions to the two men seeking the nation’s highest office. ASA President Steve Wellman notes that President Obama and Governor Romney were both in favor on passing the Farm Bill this year and had similar thoughts on what …

Fresh From Florida Products Showcased During PMA Fresh Summit

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Executive chef and culinary ambassador for the Florida Department of Agriculture, Justin Timineri was in California recently for the Produce Marketing Association’s annual Fresh Summit, where he showcased Fresh from Florida products. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Community Farmers’ Markets

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

This week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight is about about the growth of Florida’s community farmers’ markets and how many have evolved into weekly festivals with live music, arts and crafts, and outreach programs. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Community Farmers’ Markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Winter Gardens

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Everett Griner reminds us that know how is not always automatic. 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, …

Researchers Discover Enzyme That Improves Flavor of Ripening Tomatoes

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Researchers with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have discovered an enzyme that improves flavor of ripening tomatoes. 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, …

Researchers to Look at Practicality of Pasteurized Melons

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

A new study to start at the first of the year will investigate the practicality of pasteurizing netted melons. 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 …

Sweet Onions

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

Everett Griner asked a question. Who’s onion is the sweetest? 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

FL Producers Encouraged to Signup for EQIP and WHIP by Nov 16

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

FL producers have until November 16, 2012, to sign up for two popular programs under the Natural Resources Conservation Service. FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez encourages producers to visit with a local USDA service center regarding the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

2013 Flavor of GA Contest Open for Entries

Randall Weiseman Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Entries are now open for the 2013 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest. 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 …

Census of Ag Could Assist FL Specialty Crop Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers will soon be finding USDA’s 2012 Census of Agriculture in their mailbox. Jim Ewing, Florida’s deputy director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service, says the census can be tremendous resource for everyone in the Ag sector and gives a real-world example of how it could be utilized in Florida’s specialty crop industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …