Farm Bill will be No Easy Task

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

Today Tyron Spearman looks at what some are saying in our nation’s capitol about how writing a new farm bill will be no easy task. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

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

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about the Florida Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, which provides women participating in the WIC program with coupons that can be redeemed for fresh produce at participating retail farmers’ markets in North Florida. More information is available online at WIC/Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on …

One Person’s Garnish Could be Another’s Medicine

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Parsley and celery are often utilized more for their decorative attributes than their health benefits, but new research now shows that they could have value in helping prevent certain breast cancer tumor cells from multiplying. 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 …

New Scan Can Scrutinize Produce While Still at the Packing House

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

USDA scientist have developed and patented an experimental, cutting-edge optical scanning system that would use two different kinds of lighting, a sophisticated camera and other pieces of equipment to scrutinize fresh produce while they are still at the packinghouse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Open Ports

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

The Japan food imports will continue. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …

Ag Playing a Key Role in Improved Job Numbers

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

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that the latest national employment numbers for April exemplifies how agriculture continues to be a key factor in the economic recovery. 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 …

Watermelon Board Realignment in Works

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

The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on a proposed rule to change the boundaries of all the districts and add two importer seats to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Comments may be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov by June 6. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

The Trend of Food Foraging

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

Consumers food palates are expanding and so seems there need to find different and unique ingredients. 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 …

Growers Hoping to Reverse Declining Veggie Consumption

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

Over the last decade veggie producers have seen consumption of their products go steadily down, but USDA economist Gary Lucier says last year could of been the start of a turnaround. 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, …

Folate for Hay Fever

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Vegetables

With allergy season upon us experts say the best way to fight off the sneezes is a healthy diet of folate rich foods. 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 …