The Need to Strengthen Americas Food Safety System

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

Chris Waldrop of the Food Policy Institute says over the past several years a number of large nationwide outbreaks linked to common everyday foods has heightened the consumer concern as well as demonstrated holes in the food safety system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Farmers Markets

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

Fresh and direct is still growing. How much? This might surprise you when Everett Griner gives us the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Preparations Already Underway for Sunbelt

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

The Sunbelt Ag Expo may not be until October 19-21, 2010, but Executive Director Chip Blalock says they are already extremely busy preparing for the 33rd Annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Sugar Program Projected to Cost Taxpayer Zero

Randall Weiseman Florida, Sugar

The U.S. sugar policy will continue to operate without cost to taxpayers over the next decade, this according to USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about this year’s Ag Literacy Day, scheduled for March 23. More information is available online by clicking on Ag News. Download Audio Online registration for the event is available on the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s web site. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Herbs & Spices

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

Specialty crop production is slowing and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, …

FL NRCS Organic Initiatives Reminder

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Just a quick reminder that the 2010 funding deadline for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Organics Initiative is coming up on March 12, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

USDA and FDA Continuing Cooperative Food Safety Efforts

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration are continuing to work together to enhance the safety and quality of fresh produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Chill Hours

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

Peach and apple growers are optimistic. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Decision About Review of Key Pesticide Ruling Expected Next Week

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

More water issues are on the forefront as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce next week whether it will review a lower court ruling imposing Clean Water Act permitting requirements on the application of pesticides on, over or near water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …