Direct Marketing is a Great Avenue for Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA economist Michelle Dapra says the growing trend of direct marketing of agricultural products is a win for small specialty crop growers. 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 …

Researchers Studying Wild Bees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

As scientists struggle to come to grips with Colony Collapse Disorder they have begun to cast a worried eye towards wild bees. 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 …

Bronson on Tour of Freeze Damage

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson took a tour of crops damaged by this month’s freeze and says that some growers may have a tough time recouping their investment. 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 …

Dan Florida, General, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the export of Florida strawberries to Ireland last month. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Strawberries. 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 …

Going Green

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

Being organic, or sustainable. Everett Griner tells us…Well, you decide. 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 Enhancement …

FFB Preparing to Re-Introduce General Ag Bill for 2010 Session

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Florida’s legislative session convenes on March 2, but Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, says they have already started to prepare. 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 …

National Organic Program Now Independent

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

USDA implemented the National Organic Program nation-wide back in 2001, but it has recently undergone a significant change. 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 …

Extension Working with Producers in Reaching Out to Consumers

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

The extension service is known to be a great asset to producers and Jimmy Jones, Henry County Extension Coordinator, says they are currently helping producers with marketing efforts for a variety of specialty crops. 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, …

USDA Allocates Funds for Plant Health Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

USDA has granted approximately $45 million dollars to fund projects to strengthen plant heath initiatives. 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 …

Grower Gives First-Hand Advice on Being Prepared for a Recall

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

Food safety is an issue that all producers have to be aware of and during the recently held Southeastern Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Adam Litch, operations manager for southeastern based L & M Farms, spoke on his first-hand experience of going through a recall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …