Conner’s Concerns About Sugar Policy

Randall Weiseman Sugar

Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner says US sugar policy has some problems that should be addressed in a new farm bill. 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, …

THE FARM DOG!

Gary Cooper Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Being the dog lovers we are around the network headquarters, I thought I’d share this commentary in particular. It’s from Southeast AgNet’s long-time commentary producer, Everett Griner. He first did this one many years ago, and I recently asked him to do it again so it would become part of these network on-line archives. By the way, in case you’re …

International Precision Ag Symposium Coming To Florida

Gary Cooper Citrus, General, International, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The International Symposium: “Application of Precision Agriculture for Fruits and Vegetables” is set for Orlando January 6-9, 2008. Here are a couple of documents with more details. Press Release (pdf file) Program Details (pdf file) 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 …

Bayer Expands Vegetable Seed Business

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

At a recent press conference, Bayer Crop Science announced that their vegetable seed business is growing.  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, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alternative Crops for the Panhandle

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay is studying alternative crops – specialty crops – that can be grown in addition to, or instead of, traditional row crops. The first alternative crops field day at the WFREC will be held on October 24. Report (1:30 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about about Florida’s License and Bond Law. Visit http://www.florida-agriculture.com/marketing/licensing_info.htm for more information about Florida’s License and Bond Law and the FDACS Bureau of License and Bond. To learn more about an administrative judge ordering a Pasco County agricultural dealer to pay a horticulture grower more than $97,000 under Florida’s License and Bond Law, visit …

Lead on Honey Bee Disappearance

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

Researchers may have found a connection between a foreign honey bee virus and Colony Collapse Disorder. 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 …

More on National Honey Month

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

Here’s some more stories about National Honey Month from the National Honey Board. The buzz word is “natural” Report (1:00 mp3) Lots of variety Report (1:00 mp3) Health benefits 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 …

Sweet September

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

September is National Honey Month and the National Honey Board has lots of information available for consumers. 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, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Mini Carrot Revolution

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

The carrot industry in this country has undergone somewhat of a mini-revolution over the past 20 years, starting in 1986 when a California grower developed and began to market fresh cut baby carrots. Report (2:00 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 …