Development of Produce Tattoos

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Those small and sometimes inconvenient sticky labels on produce may eventually be replaced by laser “tattoo” technology now being tested by Agricultural Research Service and University of Florida scientists. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Aquaculture Funding Assited AL Producers at the Right Time

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Specialty Crops

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that USDA’s recent funding for the Aquaculture Industry came at a very critical time. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

A Look at Produce Acreage

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Growers are planting fewer fresh vegetable acreage this year, but processed veggie contracts are up. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Crop Forecasting

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

2009 cutbacks are anticipated. Everett Griner explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

MIL Rewards Growers with Water and Cost Savings

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

With assistance from the South West Florida Water Management District and FL NRCS, proactive steps have been made in addressing Florida’s water quantity issues with the Mobile Irrigation Laboratory. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

FFB Rallies Against Climate Change Legislation

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

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation recently participated in a rally against the the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Pork, Specialty Crops

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 provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Proposed School Salad Bar Legislation

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

The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act is expected to be proposed in the House this September. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

New Seed Test for Watermelon Fruit Blotch

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Scientist have developed a new test that can detect watermelon fruit blotch in smaller trace amounts than previously thought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

USDA Launching Two Farmer Assistance Programs

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

USDA is launching two separate programs aimed at keeping agriculture productive. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025