FL Tomato Growers Seeking New Agreement with Mexico

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Tomato Exchange has filed documents with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting withdrawal from a 1996 anti-dumping duty petition. 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 …

Vilsack Weighs in on Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Supreme Courts’ recent ruling on the Arizona’s immigration law does not assist agriculture with their ongoing labor issues. 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 …

WIC Amendment Approved by House Appropriations Committee

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

Included in the Agriculture Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2013 is an amendment that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture from using funds to exclude the eligibility of any fresh vegetable from the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Rains from T S “Debby” Not Likely to Benefit Majority of Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Many farmers in Florida have seen their drought all but dissipate thanks to Tropical Storm Debby, but USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusberg says that Debby’s rains will most likely remain concentrated in a relatively small area. 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 …

State Notables

Dan Agri View, 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

Most states are known for a crop. Everett Griner talks about a few. 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 to …

Vilsack Concerned About Any Pauses in Farm Bill Action

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is encouraged by the progress of the Farm Bill so far, but is concerned about talks of pausing to survey the House political situation. Vilsack says any delay will make it more difficult for the House and Senate to reconcile the differences between their two versions before the September 30th deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Not all FL Areas Seeing the Rains from Tropical Storm Debby

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

It seems that the heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby are not making their way to all of our growing regions. With Southwest Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy saying that they would like to see some more of the storm’s moisture head their way. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Gardening Without a Yard

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Vegetables

Cindy Brown, education specialist with the Smithsonian Gardens, encourages potential gardeners who are limited by space to think inside the box. 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, …

Storm Watch Turns Into Aftermath Crop Surveys

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Rural and urban residents alike are sharing in surveying the aftermath of a fickle and unpredictable Tropical Storm Debby. The system continues pounding major regions of Florida into the new week after a weekend of record rains in many areas. As is always the case after notable storm events, Florida farmers and ranchers will be surveying crops, when they can …

Ag Optimism

Dan Agri View, 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

Everett Griner tells us how the growth of agriculture looks good. 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 to Cattle Producers …