Specialty Crops will Require Special Attention in Farm Bill Talks

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

When it comes to the 2012 Farm Bill, budget cuts are almost inevitable. But Florida Congressman Tom Rooney says his job on the Ag Committee is to ensure those cuts are not only done responsibly, but fairly as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Less Research

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

Everett Griner tells us today how agriculture research is slowing down. 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 Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act has Stalled in Senate

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

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will not be bringing the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act to the floor any time soon. 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 …

Changes Made to the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan

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

There has been changes made to the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan. 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 Efforts Important to Cattle …

History of Dietary Guidance

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

MyPlate may be the federal government’s new food icon, but it is certainly not the first effort made by the government to guide our food selections. 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 …

Recent Rainfall Help Sustain Sugarcane Crop

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Weather

Well our producers appreciated some soaking rains here recently which has helped sustain the sugarcane crop, but the lingering effects of months of drought conditions is still very evident. 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 …

Website now Features Enhanced North American Data

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

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service now has a website featuring enhanced North American agriculture information including data on people, production, international trade and the horticulture industries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. 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 …

Bad Weather

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, Weather

Everett Griner tells us how 2011 will be a history making year. 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 Efforts Important to Cattle …

Increasing Demand for US Tomatoes in Japan

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There is an increase in food-service demand for fresh U.S. tomatoes in Japan. 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 Efforts Important to …

Efforts Aimed at Protecting the Nations Specialty Crops

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

Deputy Administrator with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Rebecca Bech gives details on two programs that have been designed to ensure that the nation’s specialty crops remain safe. 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 …