Tobacco Farmers Receive Transition Program Payments

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2008 – USDA will issue this year’s installment in the Tobacco Transition Payment Program with more than $950 million in payments to former quota holders and producers today. The transition payments are funded by assessments on tobacco product importers and manufacturers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Good Fruit & Veggie Show

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tyron Spearman had a chance to catch up with Charles Hall during this past weekends Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Conference held in Savannah, Georgia.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

The Color Purple

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

USDA researchers have found that purple potatoes pack a powerful punch of phytochemicals. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

USDA Ag Census Provides Valuable Information

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

As a producer you should of received your Ag Census form in the mail, and you are urged to complete it and return it by the deadline.  Tyron Spearman tells us today just how important this census is.  Report (:45 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

Fresh From Florida Kids

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new program for teaching toddlers healthy eating habits was unveiled this week by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Read more here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

Melon Fuel

Randall Weiseman Energy, Specialty Crops

The National Watermelon Association is still working on making fuel from melons. Executive Director Bob Morrissey says they still believe they hope to get test projects going in Florida and Georgia to make ethanol from melons that go to waste each year. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Blueberries as Brain Food

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

Antioxidant properties in blueberries and other fruits and vegetables could help keep the brain sharper as the body ages. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

Farm Bill Has More For Specialty Crops

Dan Citrus, Florida, General, Vegetables

According to Florida Citrus Mutual Congressional Affairs Director Casey Welch, while both versions of the Farm Bill have a lot more in them for specialty crop support, the two versions get the dollars from very different places.  Hear Welch’s comments in this report.  Report (1:00 mp3) In the second report, Welch adds it may be a while yet before Congress …

Stallings Crop Insurance Hosts Grower Mtgs in N FL, GA, AL

Gary Cooper Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Sponsoring this special announcement: Agriculture producers in North Florida and throughout the Wiregrass region of southwest Georgia and southern Alabama are invited to attend any of six grower meetings being hosted in coming days by Stallings Crop Insurance. Learn more about the meeting agenda, times, places and dates here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Various Meetings Upcoming

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

From the annual Beltwide Cotton Conference to the Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Conference, there are a variety of meetings coming up the next couple of weeks. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of those.  Report (1:20 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …