Specialty Crops Receiving Special Attention in Senate Hearing

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

The Senate was paying some special attention to specialty crops during a Senate Ag hearing focused on the role specialty crops and organics play in American agriculture. 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, 2025

USDA Makes Funds Available for Producers & Peanut Calendar

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

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that due to the high demand for guaranteed farm ownership and direct farm operating funds, USDA has transferred appropriated funds to meet the urgent credit needs of producers, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with next week’s peanut calendar of events. Funds: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

Farming Facts

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

Today’s farmers are facing huge responsibilities. Everett Griner tells us what some of these are. 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, 2025

Aquaculture

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

The world is turning to farm raised fish. Why? Everett Griner explains. 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, 2025

FL NRCS Well Represented at Small Farms Conference

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The 3rd annual Florida Small Farms Conference was held recently and Florida NRCS Agronomist Steve Boetger was one of those in attendance speaking on integrated pest management. 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, 2025

Higher Energy Prices Giving Farmers a Double Whammy

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

USDA has projected that each commodity will experience higher yearly production cost from 2010 to 2011. 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, 2025

Broccoli Could Be a Cancer Fighter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

A new study has shown that veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower could help fight cancer. 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, 2025

Agriculture-Friendly Guest Worker Program Being Considered

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

An agriculture-friendly guest worker program is being considered as a potential amendment to mandatory E-Verify legislation. 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, 2025

House Audit Sessions Focus on Energy Forestry and Nutrition

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The House Ag Committee continued their series of audit hearings designed to review programs in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill last week. The members focused on energy, forestry and nutrition programs. 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 …