A Plea for a Farm Bill This Year

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

There is still a lot of work to be done in order to achieve a 2012 Farm Bill this year, and USDA Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Ag Michael Scuse is passionate that it must be done before farmers and ranchers enter next spring’s production cycle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Laurel Wilt Found in FL Avocado Tree

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS) have confirmed the presence of laurel wilt on an avocado tree in a commercial block in the northern tier of the Miami-Dade County avocado production area. Laurel wilt is a destructive disease transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle …

O.J. or Olives

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

Can you imagine Florida without growing oranges? Everett Griner tells us some producers are considering growing olives. 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 …

House Bill Would Prohibit EPAs Expansion of Clean Water Act

Randall Weiseman 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

New legislation has been introduced in the House to stop attempts by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to expand federal power under the Clean Water Act. 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 …

Cellulosic Ethanol Making Progress, but Still Faces Hurdles

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

It’s taking longer than expected, but there is progress on making ethanol from things other than corn. 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 …

Grow Your Own

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

Home gardening has gone high-tech. Everett Griner explains. 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

Seasonal High Tunnels Initiative Popular with Underserved AL Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Seasonal High Tunnel Pilot Initiative, USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says they have been able to reach many under-served farmers in Alabama. 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 …

Specialty Crop Industry Pleased with Funding in Senate 2012 Farm Bill

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

According to Ray Gilmer with the United Fresh Produce Association, the 2012 Farm Bill that was approved by the Senate Ag Committee last week maintains a good level of funding for specialty crops. 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 …

Fresh From Florida at LEGOLAND

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

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Fresh From Florida Greenhouse at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. More information is available online by clicking on Fresh From Florida Greenhouse and LEGOLAND Florida. 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 …

Drying Up

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

Today, Everett Griner talks about how our water woes is affecting feeding the world. 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