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 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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

Crazy Time in Washington

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

Washington is always hopping, but According to Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, it is especially crazy right now. 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 …

Specialty Crops on the Agenda for Upcoming Trade Missions

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

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be traveling to Vietnam and China this month in an effort to strengthen bilateral trade relations and on the agenda are talks regarding specialty crops. 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 …

World Food Inflation

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Food inflation is now a world wide problem. Everett Griner tells us what group is being looked at for helping solve this problem. 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 …

FL Office of Energy Looking to Be a Resource for FL Growers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

In the following two reports, the director of Florida’s newly revamped Office of Energy, Patrick Sheehan, gives a little more insight on how they see agriculture fitting into the future of Florida’s energy efforts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Funding for Rural Energy & Safety Net Needed in Farm Bill

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

USDA recently announced there will be funding available for rural energy efforts while Ag Secretary Vilsack talked about how a safety net needs to be included in the new farm bill as Tyron Spearman has information on both of those subjects. Energy: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Changes to EQIP Will Allow More Farmers to Qualify for Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis says some big changes to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program will enable many more farmers in Alabama to get conservation on the ground. 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 …