Tension is Mounting in FL Legislative Session

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

There are two weeks left in Florida’s 2010 legislative session and according to Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, things are starting to really heat up. 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 …

AAC to Host Ag Commissioner Candidates at Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Executive Director of the Alabama Agri-Business Council, Leigha Cauthen, says those attending their annual meeting on May 3-4, 2010, will have an opportunity to hear from the Commissioner of Agriculture candidates. 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 …

FL Tomato Safety Bill on the Governor’s Desk

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Senate Bill 350, requiring increased inspection of Florida grown tomatoes, is now headed to Gov. Charlie Crist’s desk. 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 …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 16, 2010

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

Here’s this week’s 04-16-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. 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 …

USDA Designates 11 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rainfall that occurred from Nov. 11, through Dec. 23, 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Additional EPA Nutrient Hearings

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio Sponsored …

This Year’s Cool Weather Still Affecting FL Produce

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The extended cold snap back in January in addition to unseasonably cool weather this spring has affected the markets for many specialty crops in Florida. 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 …

HB 1445 Addressing Water Quality Through Fertilizer Ordinances

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

With water quality one of the main topics for Florida Agriculture during this 2010 legislative session, Jim Spratt with the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association, says they are addressing the issue of fertilizer ordinances through House Bill 1445. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Specialty Crop Block Grants Being Accepted in AL

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of United States specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is May 3. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

The Return of the Peoples Garden

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

USDA’s “People’s Gardens” are being planted again this year with 255 gardens already established this year by Agriculture Department workers worldwide. 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 …