FL Forestry Industry Rebounding

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

Jeff Doran, executive vice president of the Florida Forestry Association, says the forestry industry is very cyclical, and he believes they are starting to see things turn around for the better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

The Mighty Muscadine

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

These large thick skinned grapes have often been referred to as the super fruit of the south. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

USDA Opens New Plant Inspection Station in Miami

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new $25 million plant inspection station has been opened in Miami to meet the increasing demand for plant inspection and processing services. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Potato Growers Get Relief from Updated Retaliatory Tariff Schedule

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The recent announcement by the Mexican Government regarding a change to its retaliatory tariff schedule has given potato growers some relief. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

FL Gov Race: Dem Choice for Lt Gov Makes Strong Ag Statement

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

Feature Commentary Tapping Rod Smith as her Lieutenant Governor running-mate, Alex Sink makes a strong agriculture statement about her candidacy for Florida’s top job. Sink herself is said to have grown up in an agricultural family, but Smith’s roots in Florida agriculture run deep, as do his roots in public service. Rod Smith is no newcomer to agriculture, or Florida …

UF Farm Field Day at Jay

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The Extension Farm Field Day at the West Florida Research and Education Center near Jay will be this Thursday, August 26th as Dr. Barry Brecke said they will be highlighting both row and specialty crops this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Water

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

Growing consumption is a concern and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Recent Recalls Not a Motivating Factor in Food Safety Legislation

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

Eventhough the latest recall does not affect the produce industry directly, it has many wondering if this large recall could be the motivating factor the Senate needs in passing food safety legislation. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Food Safety Policy Specialist, Kelli Ludlum, doesn’t think so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Work Being Done for Annual Citrus Forecast

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

The National Ag Statistics Service will release their first citrus numbers of the year on October 8, 2010 and Florida State Director, Jeff Geuder, says they are busy working on the official numbers as some work is already completed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle …

ARRA Dollars to Upgrade Bee Research Facility

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

The Agriculture Research Service’s Bee Research Laboratory, which is leading USDA’s efforts to find the cause of Colony Collapse Disorder, will soon have a new home. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …