More Funds Going To Developing Better Plants For Bioenergy

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

The Departments of Agriculture and Energy have announced a new round of research money for projects to breed plants that are specifically designed as feedstock for energy production. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Chef Winning Seafood Cook-Off

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida Chef Dean Max winning this year’s Great American Cook-Off in New Orleans last month. More information is available online by clicking on “King of American Seafood.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Ag in Review for the Week of August 30, 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . 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 …

Ethanol Tax Credit Could See Changes Before Possible Passage

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

Congress will have a multitude of issues to address once they return from their August recess. And Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committe, Saxby Chambliss, says one of those is the extension of the ethanol tax credit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

National Rice Month

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As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Rice Month we take a look at it’s importance to our physical and economic health. 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, …

Infestation???

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Fleas, ticks, bedbugs…is there an infestation? Everett Griner lets us know. 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 Cattle …

Peanut Crop and Average Price Update & Organic Price

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Today Tyron Spearman updates how the peanut crop looks along with the average peanut price information. He also has news about an organic price coming next year. Peanuts: Download Audio Organic: 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 …

Congress Will Have Short Calendar to Pass Key Tax Breaks

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

Congress will reconvene on September 13 after their August recess and they still have a lot on their agenda to accomplish. Farm Bureau Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says the pressure is on Congress to act to avoid the expiration of estate, individual income and ethanol tax breaks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Marketing is Often the Key with Specialty Crops

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The expansion of specialty crops is continuing in Florida, but Dan Mullins, extension horticulture agent for Santa Rosa County, says their challenge now is to expand the growers knowledge beyond the field. 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 …

FL Producers Have New Marketing Tool Available

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The University of Florida is now offering a Florida version of the website MarketMaker allowing farmers and seafood producers to set up profiles featuring details of their operation such as pictures and maps to allow buyers looking for specific products to find nearby producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …