2012 Proving Harder to Predict than 2011 Was

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

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says 2011 was an exceptional year for Agriculture, but 2012 may hold a few more challenges. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Fresh from Florida Parade Highlighting FL Specialty Crop Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through its Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, has partnered with Florida Citrus Sports to host the Fresh From Florida Parade on December 31, in Orlando. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

FL H2-A Workers to See 4 Cent Increase – GA Will Jump by 27 Cents

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The newly announced minimum hourly wage rates for H-2A workers will require Florida and Georgia growers to increase their wages. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Congress has Joined Fight to Stop Youth Farm Labor Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In response to the U.S. Department of Labor pushing to restrict the ability of youth to do farm work, legislation has been introduced in Congress with more expected to come. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Eating Habits

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

Everett Griner explores one question…Does where you live influence your eating habits? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

EPA Lowers Cellulosic Ethanol Mandate for 2012

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

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program and USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the mandate for cellulosic ethanol saw a substantial decrease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

SuperTracker to the Rescue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Just in time for that New Year’s resolution, USDA has announced their new nutrition SuperTracker. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Southern Diversity

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

Today Everett Griner takes a look at olives, and the new promise they show as a new crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Changes in Fruit and Veggie Industry Over the Last 25 Years

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

Soon to be retired USDA economist Gary Lucier gives his insight regarding the fruit and vegetable industry over the last 25 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

2011 Showcased the Need for a Strong Safety Net

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that a variety of adverse weather events certainly made a huge impact on farmers and ranchers across the country during 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …