US Sugar and Duda Complete Deal

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Completing a deal announced back in November, U.S. Sugar Corp has officially paid $150 million for land owned by A. Duda & Sons Inc.’s sugar cane production business near Belle Glade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Applications for Assistance to Organic Farmers due March 30

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Gainesville, FL., March 7, 2012– USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency’s Organic Initiative. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on March 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Career Choices

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Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Some Questioning the Realistic Nature of Know Your Farmer

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

Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan continues to champion USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, however there are some on Capitol Hill who are raising questions about the local food initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Case IH Offering Field of Deals

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The Case IH “Field of Deals” event is underway through April 30, 2012 as Scott Rasch, Public Relations Manager for Case IH, said now is the time to stop by your local dealer. Download Audio For more information on the Case IH Field of Dreams event click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Former Senate Ag Chair on the Importance of the 2012 Farm Bill

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

There has been a lot of attention given lately to the 2012 Farm Bill and Former Senator and chair of the Senate Ag Committee, Blanche Lincoln, who now serves as chair of Small Business for Sensible Regulations, says it’s for good reason. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Pecan Research

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Research being conducted on pecans will lead to improved crops. Everett Griner tells us what is being done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Advanced Weather Forecast Promising for Southeast

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

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives us a sneak peek regarding what kind of weather farmers can expect for this coming spring and summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Florida House and Senate Budget Chairmen Reach an Agreement

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: With a deal between budget negotiators in the Senate and House worked out late Monday, printing of the budget can start and a spending plan is expected to be sent to legislators today, starting a 72-hour waiting period before a vote can be taken in each chamber. Independent and Indispensable http://www.newsserviceflorida.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Florida’s Haridopolos ‘Anticipating’ Redistricting Session

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, indicated Monday that he expected lawmakers to have to return to Tallahassee to redraw at least portions of the redistricting proposals being considered by the Florida Supreme Court. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …