Northern Specialty Crop Growers Still Struggling with Freeze Damages

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

As we continue to keep you informed regarding the woes of our fellow specialty crop growers to the north, USDA’s Gary Crawford has with this report with Meteorologist Brad Rippey. 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 …

Higher Yields

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

Everett Griner tells us how producers now are having bigger crops and higher yields. 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 …

Dates for Upcoming Events for Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

There are a few upcoming events that may be of interest for our Florida specialty crop growers. 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 …

Laurel Wilt Found in FL Avocado Tree

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS) have confirmed the presence of laurel wilt on an avocado tree in a commercial block in the northern tier of the Miami-Dade County avocado production area. Laurel wilt is a destructive disease transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle …

House Bill Would Prohibit EPAs Expansion of Clean Water Act

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

New legislation has been introduced in the House to stop attempts by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to expand federal power under the Clean Water Act. 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 …

Grow Your Own

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Home gardening has gone high-tech. Everett Griner explains. 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 in FloridaDecember 12, …

Specialty Crop Industry Pleased with Funding in Senate 2012 Farm Bill

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

According to Ray Gilmer with the United Fresh Produce Association, the 2012 Farm Bill that was approved by the Senate Ag Committee last week maintains a good level of funding for specialty crops. 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 …

Fresh From Florida at LEGOLAND

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

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Fresh From Florida Greenhouse at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. More information is available online by clicking on Fresh From Florida Greenhouse and LEGOLAND Florida. 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 …

Drying Up

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, Weather

Today, Everett Griner talks about how our water woes is affecting feeding the world. 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 …

Senate Farm Bill Proposal Includes Funding for Specialty Crops and Energy

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

The Senate’s version of the 2012 Farm Bill includes funding for specialty crops and renewable energy programs. 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 …