IFAS Vegetable Pest Workshop Rescheduled

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center has announced the rescheduling of the 2012 Vegetable Pest, Disease and Nutrient Workshop which was caneled in June due to Tropical Storm Debbie. It will now be held Tuesday October 2nd at GCREC, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL. Register today at http://gcrecvegetableworkshop.eventbrite.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

FL Tomato Assessment Increases

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has increased the assessment to be paid to the Florida Tomato Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Consumers Spending on Fruits and Veggies Stagnated

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

According to a new study, consumer spending on fruits and veggies has stagnated over the past 30 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

First Food Price Inflation Forecast for 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

USDA economist Ricky Volpe has recently released his first food price outlook for next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

Farm Bill Extension Will Not be Considered This Week

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

House leadership has pulled the measure that would have extended the 2008 Farm Bill for a year and provided disaster aid and will instead consider a separate disaster aid package. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …

Laser Light Labeling Making its Mark on Citrus

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

After years of testing, permanent laser light labeling of citrus has been given federal approval. USDA’s Rod Bain reports with Dr. Ed Exteberria of the University of Florida CREC. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

U S Sugar: “Audubon Cannot See The Forest For The Trees”

Dan Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

In reply to Audubon Society’s lawsuit regarding sugar farmers, this statement just in from U S Sugar Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Judy Sanchez: Once again, it’s obvious that Audubon cannot see the forest for the trees. It is unfortunate that some people would rather sue repeatedly than work on helping fix the problems. While Audubon is …

The Forest As a Source for More Jobs Energy and Opportunities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Specialty Crops

The National Forests already generate many jobs and economic activity for the surrounding communities, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says they our forests could just be scratching the surface of what they can contribute. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Senate Ag Chair Questioning House Farm Bill Approach

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

The Houses plans to vote on legislation that would extend the current farm bill and provide a package of disaster aid for livestock producers. But Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says she doesn’t understand why the House won’t take up the bill passed by the House Ag Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Coalition Urges Waiver Of RFS Because Of Drought

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2012 – As drought conditions become the worst in 50 years and corn yields are expected to drop significantly, a coalition of meat and poultry organizations today asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive the federal mandate for the production of corn ethanol.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …