Specialty Crops Escape Damage from Florida’s First Tropical Storm

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Early reports indicate that the first tropical storm of the season to strike our state hasn’t caused any major damage. 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 …

Committee Could Cut Ethanol Subsidy

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

The House Ways and Means Committee is considering a 20-percent cut in the ethanol subsidy that is otherwise set to expire this year. 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, …

FDA Sorting Through Food Safety Comments

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

The Food and Drug Administration has more than 500 comments from the public to sift through to begin the challenging task of writing regulations to make produce safer. 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week of July 19, 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

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 …

Crop Insurance Agreement Subject of Congressional Hearing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Crop insurance agents recently discussed what they saw as missed opportunities from the Standard Reinsurance Agreement negotiations with members of the House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. 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 …

Sunflowers Cruising into Tire Market

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

An industry traditionally driven by petroleum-based oils is discovering a greener approach to putting rubber on the road – sunflower oil. 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 …

Judgment in Favor of GA in Decade Long Water Dispute

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

A U.S. District Court Judge has ruled in favor of the state of Georgia in Phase II of the decades-old water conflict between Georgia, Florida and Alabama. 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 …

Ag Subcommittee Reviews Specialty Crop and Organic Ag Programs

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

The House Ag Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture recently held a hearing to review farm bill policies on specialty crop and organic ag programs. 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 …

Immigration Solutions

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The food supply is still migrant-dependant. How or why? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Shirley Sherrod

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

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to his conversation with Shirley Sherrod: “Today, I reached out to Shirley Sherrod to apologize. I also told her I was sorry for the pain this caused her and her family and friends. “I reacted too quickly. I should have taken the time to …