FDA Produce Safety Regulations Expected in Early 2012

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

According to Food and Drug Administration officials, FDA’s long-anticipated produce safety regulations will be issued soon after the first of the 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 …

Report Quantifies Biomass Roll in Energy Production

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Specialty Crops

A recent report suggests that up to one fifth of global energy could be provided by biomass without damaging food production. 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 …

Freeze Update from California Growers

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Some early season freezes have done some damage to specialty crops in California. 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

Ethanol Discussed on Federal and State Level

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

The following two reports have information surrounding ethanol efforts on both the federal and state levels. Advanced Ethanol Council Pressing for Extension of Incentives Download Audio FL Senate Committee Working Comprise to Repeal of Ethanol Requirements Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Donors give record $16 million to National FFA Foundation in 2011

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

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011/National FFA Foundation) – Two months ago, the National FFA Organization announced a new record membership of 540,379 students thanks to more than 17,000 students in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands signing up during the 2010-11 school year. Today, the organization’s fundraising arm, the National FFA Foundation, announces it raised a record $16 …

Pecan Update

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

The heat and drought has taken a heavy toll on pecans. Everett Griner tells us just how bad it really is. 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 …

Fruit & Veggie Trade Advisory Committee Discussing South American Trade

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

The Obama Administration’s trade advisory committee for fruits and vegetables met last week to discuss opening foreign markets to fresh American farm products. 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 …

Putnam Praises Vote on State Water Standards

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

FL Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has praised the unanimous vote to approve a new slate of statewide water pollution standards that would replace the EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria. 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 …

Florida Forever Sees Restoration of Funds in Scotts Budget Proposal

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

FL Governor Rick Scott’s 2012-13 proposed $66.4 billion budget includes some restoration of funding for the Florida Forever Program. 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 …

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

Everett Griner tells us that today’s tomato does taste different. 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