FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Peach Varieties

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about new varieties of delicious and juicy early-season peaches — developed by University of Florida researchers with cooperation from Florida’s growers — that were specifically created to prosper in Florida’s warmer climates. More information about the peaches can be found on the web by clicking on Sweet News For …

New Bait for Mites

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agricultural Research Scientists are testing a bait-and-kill approach to trap varroa mites. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Importance of Pollinators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Dave White says public education about the importance of pollinators to American Agriculture and our nation’s food supply is key in preventing populations of bees, butterflies and other natural pollinators from dwindling. AL: FL: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

Progression of Farm to Fuel Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

With the Farm to Fuel Summit coming up July 29-31, Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson says that it has been very successful through the past four years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Cork Popping Slows

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

Everett Griner explains just what is going on with the world-wide wine consumption. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

H-2A Suspension Overturned

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

An eleventh-hour court injunction has stopped the Obama administration’s plan to suspend H-2A reforms put in place by the Bush administration back in January. The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association was part of the suite that challenged the Department of Labor’s action and President Mike Stuart says that overturning the suspension is good for all involved. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Protecting Pollinators

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

Last week was celebrated as the 3rd annual National Pollinator Week. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White explains why pollinators deserve the recognition. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Organic Surveys Still Being Accepted

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

USDA’s National agricultural Statistic Service is still collecting data for the National Organic Production Surveys. The Survey forms can still be obtained online. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Food Safety Legislation Working Through the Senate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Vegetables

Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Saxby Chambliss, has introduced two pieces of legislation to promote a more effective national response to outbreaks of food-borne sickness. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …