New Report Criticizes FDA Handling of Food Recalls

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

As the FDA is in the process of implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act, it has been directed to review a report that points out some glaring problems within the agency. 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, …

Lack of Rain & Tight Watering Restrictions Hurting Sugarcane Crop

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Weather

Sugarcane grower Rick Roth says the prime growing season for the sugarcane crop is being threatened by lack of rainfall and tight watering restrictions. 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

Learning More about the Loquat

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

A fruit that may currently be low on your grocery list but is certainly not low in taste or nutrition is the loquat. 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 Cuts Funding for Know Your Farmer Know Your Food

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

USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan is disappointed that the House’s Ag Appropriations Bill cut all funding to the Know Your Farmer Know Your Food Initiative. 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

Crop Forecasting

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Crop outlook for 2011 is in doubt. Everett Griner tells us why. 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

Ag Working with Water Management Districts to Find Solutions

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Florida strawberry growers have not only had to battle adverse weather the last few years, but also some public backlash that was a result of some unfortunate consequences from necessary freeze protection practices. But grower, Michelle Williamson says they have been able to successfully work with the local water management district in finding solutions for future freezes. Download Audio Sponsored …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine

Randall Weiseman Beef, Citrus, Dairy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Xtreme Cuisine” program, which teaches school children how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks using fresh Florida fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and lean meats. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or …

Farm Exports

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 explains how farm exports boost economic recovery. 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