EPA Clean Water Act Guidance Document Will be Hard to Fight

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

The EPA is continuing its effort to expand jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. This time through a guidance document and regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, Don Parrish, paints a pretty disturbing picture of just how much the expansion could affect farmers. FL Download Audio AL/GA Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

New Strawberry Crate Reduces Rotting

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Researchers have developed a new reusable strawberry crate to better maintain berry quality and reduce rot problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Dry Year

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

Everett Griner tells us how the southeast and the southwest if facing a long dry year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Nearly Half of Survey Respondents Experiencing Labor Shortages

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The recent Georgia Agribusiness Council survey shows that nearly half of the 132 respondents are experiencing agricultural labor shortages. The complete survey results can be found at ga-agribusiness.org. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Producers Concerned About Immigration Systems Available

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Immigration reform has really soared to the forefront lately and Hillsborough county grower, Michelle Williamson, gives a producers perspective on the issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Researched Out

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

Where would be really be without agriculture research? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Little Relief in Site for Drought Stricken Southeast

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

The drought is continuing to tighten its grip on the southeast and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the long range forecast shows the high pressure staying with us for much of June with a possible tropical storm the only real hope for relief. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Pomegranates Showing Potential in Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The challenges to our citrus industry has some looking for alternatives and one that is showing great potential is pomegranates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Specialty Crop Growers Could Benefit from MyPlate Campaign

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

The new MyPlate food group symbol suggest that Americans should make half their meal plate fruits and vegetables. A recommendation that could create greater opportunities for specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Agroforestry Could Offer Big Opportunities for Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON – USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has unveiled a plan that will help farmers, ranchers and woodland owners enhance productivity, profitability and environmental stewardship by using the practice of agroforestry. Agroforestry intentionally combines agriculture and forestry to create integrated and sustainable land-use systems that take advantage of the interactive benefits from combining trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock. …