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 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

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 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

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 Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

Bad Weather

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Everett Griner tells us how 2011 will be a history making year. 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

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 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

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 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

Drought Turning GA Pecan Crop to Off Year

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

Georgia’s lingering drought is turning an on year into an off one for pecan growers. 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

AL Accepting Century and Heritage Farm Program Applications

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Department of Agriculture and Industries is now accepting applications for the 2011 Century and Heritage Farm program. This program is designed to recognize and honor those farms that have been in operation as a family farm over a long period of time and have played a significant role in Alabama history. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …

Still Looking to Cut Ag Budget

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

Today Tyron Spearman has an update on what’s being discussed in the nation’s capitol about the budget and how some are still looking to agriculture to for even more cuts. 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 Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Global Grid Marketing Campaign

Randall Weiseman Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Global Grid” international marketing campaign. For more information about the Department’s marketing efforts, visit Ag Marketing on the web. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …