Report on Fruit and Veg Planting Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Eliminating planting restrictions on fruits and vegetables could result in farmers shifting acreage from program crops to fruit and vegetables in some regions according to a recent USDA’s Economic Research Service report. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Fresh From Florida on the Road

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Some Florida Department of Agriculture vehicles have gotten facelifts to become moving billboards promoting fresh Florida-grown products. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

EQIP Irrigation Program for South Florida

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

Producers of sod, nursery crops, citrus and vegetables in South Florida may be eligible for the Irrigation Water Management Incentive Payment under the USDA Natural Resources Conservation service Environmental Quality Incentives Program or EQIP. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

El Nino Could Impact Winter Vegs

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It’s an El Nino year and the Southeast Climate Consortium has a wealth of information for growers about the potential impacts of this on specific agricultural commodities. Report (1:30 wma) 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 …

FL Ag and Business Leaders Want Amendment 3 to Pass!

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Pork, Sugar, Vegetables

In this Juice News report, Gary Cooper has comments from Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber about why agriculture folks want Amendment 3 to pass.  ALso in this report, a brief follow up with comments from Indian River Citrus League about USDA’s planned purchase of millions of gallons of Florida grapefruit juice, which should help stabalize prices for growers.  Report (1:00 wma) …

Bananas Appeal is Slipping

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

While consumption of many fresh fruits is increasing, bananas are slipping, according to USDA. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Veggies Are Good Brain Food

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

Eating vegetables can help slow down the rate of cognitive change in older adults, according to a recent study. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Ensuring Consumer Confidence in Produce

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Produce Marketing Association Board of Directors has approved a new program to ensure consumers’ continued confidence in the safety of produce. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

SE Fruit and Vegetable Conference

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It’s getting to be the holiday time of the year, but once that is over, it will be time for the 2007 Southeastern Fruit and Vegetable conference – January 5-7, 2007 in Savannah, GA. Register on-line here. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …