Specialty Crop Testimony

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

Two Florida producers presented testimony before a House Agriculture subcommittee Tuesday on federal farm policy for specialty crops. To read testimonies, click here. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

E-Coli Affects Industry

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The e.coli outbreak in spinach has implications for all in the produce industry according to the head of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Good Watermelon Year

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

Smaller crop leads to higher prices and better returns for watermelon growers. Report (:40 wma) 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 Move …

Specialty Crop Grants

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA is offering $7 million in block grants to state departments of agriculture to help specialty crop producers. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Popeye Losing Muscle

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The complete ban on spinach nationwide due to e.Coli comes at a time when spinach was enjoying newfound popularity. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Melons to Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, Specialty Crops

How about a nice juicy slice of – ethanol? A research project through the National Watermelon Association will study how to turn wasted watermelons into fuel. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

FL Organic Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Through the Integrated Organic Program, USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) awarded eight grants to 13 states, including two to the University of Florida. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

GA Organic Grants

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Through the Integrated Organic Program, USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) awarded eight grants to 13 states, including two to the University of Georgia Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

E. Coli Research More Important Now

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

With the outbreak of E.coli in spinach, some research being done at USDA’s Ag Research Center in Berkeley takes on more importance. Report (1:00 wma) 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, …