Specialty Crops Hoping to Carry Over Progress in 2008 Farm Bill to 2012

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

The 2012 Farm Bill is not only being discussed, but already negotiated in Washington D.C. and John Keeling, co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says they hope to be able to maintain the great forward progress made in the 2008 Farm Bill for the specialty crop industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Lawmakers Busy in Committees to Prepare of Early Start of 2012 Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

It is a busy week in Tallahassee with lawmakers in town for a full committee week in preparation of the early start of the 2012 session coming January 10, 2012. 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 …

Efforts Ongoing between FL NRCS and Ag Sector to Protect Coral Reefs

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

US Deputy Under Secretary Ann Mills says efforts of the US Coral Reef Task Force are ongoing. 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 …

Efforts Continue to Increase Ag Exports

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

Ag exports have hit record highs this year but Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says they are not resting on their laurels as they continue their trade efforts. 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week of November 7, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

La Niña to Continue Until At Least January

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The weather pattern responsible for the drought conditions in the Southeast is likely to continue through at least January. 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 …

Lab Test Show that Salmonella Can Reach Tomato Through Leaves

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

New research has found that in a lab setting salmonella bacteria can enter tomato plants through intact leaves, travel through the plant and end up in the fruit itself. 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 …

The Consumers View of Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

The Center for Food Integrity has released results of its annual Consumer Trust Research survey finding that consumer confidence in America’s food safety system is slipping a bit. 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 …

2011 Exports Exceed the Record and Forecast

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

During this year’s annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was excited to announce the final analysis for fiscal year 2011 exports. 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 …

Home Grown

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

Everett Griner tells us that there are veggies now grown in all 50 states. Yes, that even includes Alaska! 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 …