Putnam Plans on Continuing FL Bio-Fuel Efforts

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

While it seems that talk regarding bio-energy crops has taken on a fevered pitch lately, newly elected Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, gives credit to current Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson, for his early leadership in this arena. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Gulf Coast

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

When you think of the gulf coast you think mainly of shrimp and oysters. Well, there is more there than that and Everett Griner tells us some. 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 …

FFB Encourages Producers to Consider Bio-Energy Crops

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

All the talk recently regarding renewable energy may have a tendency to overwhelm some producers, but Florida Farm Bureau’s Andrew Walmsley says that many producers are already making bio-energy crops work on their operations and he encourages interested farmers to learn more by investigating the possibilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Research has Found that E-Coli Thrives Around Roots of Plants

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

Researchers at Purdue University have found that E. coli can live for weeks around the roots of plants, such as lettuce, and can eventually contaminate above-ground leaves. 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 …

Leaf Vegetables

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner lets us know just how southern staples are finding new tables. 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 …

Cuba Trade Expected to Remain an Issue in New Congress

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

Trade is expected to get a bit of a lift with the new Republican Congress, but Cuba trade and travel reform, may remain a hotly contested issue. 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 …

Putnam’s Post-election Comments On Agriculture Issues

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

Adam Putnam shared his views of issues that are important to Florida agriculture soon after being elected Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture Tuesday night in an interview with Southeast Agnet’s Ernie Neff. 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 …

Putnam New Ag Commish in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 2, 2010 Congressman Adam Putnam’s win in the agriculture commissioner’s race Tuesday gave Republicans a sweep of the three Cabinet seats, though they await a razor-thin governor’s race to know whether the governor would also be on their side. Putnam defeated Democrat Scott Maddox. With most precincts in the state reporting, …

Plant Manipulation

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

There are reasons why crop yield has to be expanded. Everett Griner tells explores this. 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 …

Final Rules for BCAP Published

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

The final rules to the USDA’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program have been announced and Jonathan Coppess, director of the Farm Service Agency, says the program is designed to help producers meet the mandates of more production of biofuels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …