Bayer Prepared for Tough Crop Year

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

Many growers are facing uncharted territories caused by the unusual weather patterns of this year, but District Sales Manager for Bayer Crop Science John Hand, says that they are prepared for whatever the season may bring. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

The Issue of Invasive Species

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Invasive species are becoming more of an issue as Dave Sacks of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says increasing varieties continue to cause damage to commodities. 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 …

Farm Census

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

Today talking about the census, Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still undergoing change. 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 …

A Win for Florida Shellfish Industry

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

Nine weeks after taking testimony in a 18-year water war between Florida, Alabama and Georgia a federal judge has ordered the states to freeze water sharing at current levels for three years. 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 …

Congressional Hearings Underway re Food Safety Overhaul

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers, Administration officials and Congressional leaders get deeper into proposals to overhaul the food safety system. Hear more in this report. 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 …

4-H Flag Heads Into Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavor

Gary Cooper Agri View, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2009 (USDA News Release) – The National 4-H flag was carried into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour yesterday as part of the STS-127 mission. The flag, featuring the familiar 4-H clover, was originally scheduled to head into space earlier this year, but was delayed a record five times before finally lifting off this week. FOR INFO …

Alabama Pest Trap Network

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Vegetables

A new pest trap monitoring network through Auburn University has been instituted with a goal of keeping Alabama field crop and vegetable growers informed about changing pest populations. 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 …

Potato Farmers Continue to See High Prices

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As some commodities suffer from the current recession, Agriculture Department Economist Rachael Dettman, says that a certain specialty crop seems to be doing quite well. 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, …

Food Safety Issues Rising Among Obama Administration Concerns

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Obama administration is taking on food safety issues as a priority, as described in more detail in this report from USDA radio. 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 …