Alabama’s Farmers Market Day at the Capitol

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan is proud to announce three Farmers Market Days at the Capitol. These events will be held tomorrow, July 15th, and two other days this summer, 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 …

Producers Know the of Importance of Don’t Pack A Pest Campaign

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

Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says producers are well aware of the importance of the newly enacted Don’t Pack a Pest campaign. 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

Virtual Wine Tasting

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

Thanks to a little help from technology, California wineries are successfully promoting their wines to Chinese consumers through virtual tastings. 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

Keep It Going

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Everett Griner tells us why sustainable agriculture is serious business. 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 Launches Fresh Produce Program for Florida, Michigan Schools

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

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will conduct a pilot for acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables to build on farm-to-school programs in Florida and Michigan. The pilot will use commercial distribution models already in place and allow schools to obtain locally grown produce. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …

Researchers Developing Tomato Varieties to Adapt to Climate Shifts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Changing weather patterns could make Florida hotter and wetter which could wreak havoc on Florida’s tomato industry. Which is why researchers at the University of Florida are breeding varieties that thrive in higher temperatures and resist the diseases that come with wet conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

NASS Resuming Labor Survey

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

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will resume its Agricultural Labor Survey after the Department of Labor agreed to pay its costs. 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

Putnam Says Still Long Way to Go for Full Gulf Coast Recovery

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship earlier this week addressing the economic and ecological recovery status of the Gulf of Mexico a year after the oil spill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Farm Labor

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The immigration laws confound farmers. Everett Griner tells us about this. 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

FTA’s Pass First Hurdle, But What’s Next

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

Late last week both the House and Senate trade committees advanced the three trade deals for Korea, Colombia and Panama as American Farm Bureau Trade Specialist Chris Garza explains what’s next for the FTA’s. 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 …