Pushing Congress to Take Action Against New EPA Pesticide Permits

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

Unless Congress intervenes, producers will have to get EPA Clean Water Act permits starting April 9th to use pesticides in or near water. Which is why American Farm Bureau Federation Regulatory Specialist Tyler Wegmeyer says Farm Bureau is pushing for legislative action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

FL Honey Producers Receiving More Profit in 2010

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

According to the national Ag Statistics Service the value of Florida honey production in 2010 was $21.7 million dollars, up from the 2009 value of $16.4 million. 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 …

FL NRCS Reminder about EQIP

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind farmers and ranchers about the Environmental Quality Incentive Program as Greg Hendricks, State Resource Conservationist with Florida NRCS, knows there are producers out there who have yet to really look at the various programs being offered. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

R. F. D. Iraq

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

Everett Griner tells us how agricultural volunteers are helping Iraq people. 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 …

NRCS Reminds Producers of Organic Initiative Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers about the 2011 Organic Initiative deadline which is coming up Friday, March 4. In the following two reports Florida District Conservationist Donna Hopwood and Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis explain that the initiative provides assistance to USDA National Organic Program certified organic producers as well as producers interested in transitioning to …

Catfish Industry Continues to Struggle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

The once booming U.S. catfish farming industry continues to struggle as production, acreage and number of growers are all down. 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 …

Former US Trade Rep, Ag Secretary Yeutter Talks Specialty Crops

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, International, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with former U S Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter to discuss timely issues facing specialty crop growers in both world trade and U. S. Farm Bill negotiations. Yeutter was a featured speaker at this week’s Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum held in Tampa, just before the national Commodity Classic convention, which will bring corn and …

Laurel Wilt Disease Detected in Miami-Dade

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has positively identified the presence of laurel wilt disease, a destructive disease of redbay, avocado and other trees in the laurel family (Lauraceae), on three swamp bay trees in south Miami-Dade County. State and federal agriculture officials are working with the industry and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and …

Florida Could Benefit From East Coast Broccoli Efforts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In response to the rising cost of shipping and the growing eat local movement, there is a $5 million effort to grow broccoli on the east coast. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Speaking up for Ag

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

In advance of the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, starting March 8, 2-11, this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam encouraging those in the Ag community to speak up about issues of importance to agriculture and the rural way of life. For news and information about Florida agriculture, visit FreshFromFlorida.com on the web. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …