FL Commissioners Spotlight on Energy being a Top Priority

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the move of Florida’s Office of Energy to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. More information is available online by clicking on Office of Energy. For information about the 2011 Florida Energy Summit (October 26-28) in Orlando, click on Summit. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored …

UGA Extension Unveils Redesigned Website

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

Thanks to a newly redesigned website, Georgians can now get information from their extension service even after hours. 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 …

CCC Announces Sugar Marketing Allotments

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced the initial fiscal year 2012 overall sugar marketing allotment of 9,456,250 short tons, raw value. 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 …

Nuts to You

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

Everett Griner tells us how nutritious nuts are for us. 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 Cattle Enhancement …

August Recess an Opportunity for Producers

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

As members of Congress are home for the August recess, Mark Maslyn with the American Farm Bureau, says it is a great time to discuss a number of important issues with them. 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 …

Research Money Vital for Continued Progress in Biofuels

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

Biofuels was the subject during one of the stops of President Obama’s rural bus tour. 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 …

SCOTT ON WMD’S S&P DOWNGRADE ‘IT’S GOOD’

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 16, 2011……..Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday defended legislative actions that prompted a leading rating agency to downgrade the credit rating of the South Florida Water Management District, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

The Comeback of Honey Wine

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

Consumers are raising their glasses to an old sweet favorite, Mead or otherwise known as honey wine. 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 …

Farmers Markets

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

There are over 6000 farmers markets in the U.S. and this is still growing. Everett Griner tells us some features of these markets. 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, …

Study Reveals Pathogens Inside Plant Tissues

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

Washing the exterior of produce may not be enough to remove harmful pathogens. 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 …