USDA Priorities Hinging on Need for Five-Year Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out several priorities during his speech at last week’s Commodity Classic, but said all of the work depends on the completion of a five-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Unexpected Cold Temps Damage Sweet Corn and Bean Crop

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

An unexpected freeze that hit South Florida the overnight hours of March 4th has damaged both the sweet corn and bean crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Tomato Suspension Agreement Webinar

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Fruit and Vegetable Program and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (USDOC), International Trade Administration (ITA) will host a free, interactive webinar on the newly amended Tomato Suspension Agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Doe Bucks

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Deer damage is costing producers billions of dollars. Everett Griner talks about what some producers are doing to solve the problem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Efforts Ongoing to Increase Safety Net for Specialty Crops

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

While crop insurance has done quite a bit to fill the need for a strong safety net for row crop farmers, specialty crop farmers often do not have that option. But at a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained that they are making strides to change that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Florida Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award Nominations

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Nominations for the Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award are now open through May 1, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …

Why Colony Collapse Disorder is a Difficult Issue to Manage

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As the issue of Colony Collapse Disorder continues, so does the efforts to better understand and control it. And David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why the disorder has been so difficult to get a handle on. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …

KORUS FTA

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

There are new trade packs now in effect. Everett Griner tells us about them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …

Florida NRCS Reminds Hispanic and Women Farmers of Deadline

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind Hispanic and Women farmers and ranchers about the upcoming deadline to file a claim. Lillian Salerno, Acting Administrator for USDA’s Rural Business Services Agency says that any Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades have until March 25 to file. Download Audio …

Monsanto Now Searching for Next Farm Mom of the Year

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

Nominations for Farm Mom of the Year are now open and can be completed online until April 23rd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …