AL NRCS Soil Survey Efforts are Ongoing

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

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service recently unveiled the first generation soil survey program, but AL NRCS Soil Scientist Charles Love says the efforts will be ongoing with continued updating of the soil information. 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 …

USDA Payments Support Advanced Biofuels

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

USDA recently announced payments to 156 advanced biofuel producers across the country to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels. 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, …

Putnam Discusses Vision for Future of Energy in FL

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam laid out his vision for Florida’s energy future during last week’s Florida Energy Summit. 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 …

US Sugar and DUDA Announce Strategic Business Alliance

Randall Weiseman Florida, Sugar, Vegetables

U.S. Sugar Corp. and A. Duda and Sons have formalized plans for a strategic business alliance. 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 Board Considers …

Florida Gets Preliminary Approval from EPA on Water Rules

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

In a letter sent this week, the EPA has given preliminary approval for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection to continue its re-write of fresh water quality standards, as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said this as a positive move. Download Audio To view the EPA letter sent to FDEP visit: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wqs/documents/nancy-stoner-letter-to-fdep-nnc-rule.pdf Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

FL Senate Moves to Repeal Florida Renewable Fuel Standards Act

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE….. Florida senators Wednesday moved toward eliminating a 2008 law that requires gasoline to include ethanol, amid concerns that the biofuel causes problems in boats, lawn mowers and old cars. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Senate Passes Ag Appropriations Bill

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

The US Senate has passed their agricultural appropriations bill with a 15 percent reduction in ag funding levels since Fiscal Year 2010. 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 …

EPA Gives Nod to Draft Water Quality Standards in Florida

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

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 2, 2011…….Bolstered by a letter of confidence from Washington, Florida’s top environmental regulator on Wednesday said his agency would proceed with its proposed plan to set specific pollution levels for the state’s inland and coastal waters. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Farmers Implementing Creative Practices to Help Preserve Coral Reefs

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

In a previous report we told you about The US Coral Reef Task Force meeting that was recently held in South Florida and deputy under secretary Ann Mills says while there they had the opportunity to meet with farmers who were utilizing NRCS funds to help lesson agriculture’s impact on the environment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Celebrating 150 Years of USDA

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

Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says the US Department of Agriculture is excited to be kicking off its 150th birthday. 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 …