Farm Share of Food Dollar Decreasing

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

Annually updated information from the U-S Agriculture Department shows that the farm share of the food dollar has decreased in the past couple of years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Ag Must Be Proactive in Telling Its Story

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

U.S. Congressman Allen West says the general public has very little understanding of the Ag industry which is why we must be sure to educate them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Produce Prices Will Continue to Rise, But at a Slower Rate

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

According to USDA’s latest food price forecast fresh fruits will show inflation above the all-food average for 2012 but retail prices for fresh vegetables will be below the trend line. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Mild Winter Not Beneficial for Strawberry Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The same mild winter that has given blueberry growers a boost, has resulted in strawberry growers contending with a excess of fruit in the marketplace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Farmers Now Have More Tools to Communicate Ag Message

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Belle Glade specialty crop grower Rick Roth believes that the new communication tools now available to farmers should assist the Ag sector in telling its story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Mild Winter Could Result in Long Profitable Spring for FL Blueberries

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

This year’s mild winter may result in a long spring that could equate into a longer blueberry marketing window for FL growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day

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

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about Ag Literacy Day, which is scheduled for May 1st. More information is available on the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom website by clicking on Ag Lit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Food Tax Exemptions

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Everett Griner tells us about how our tax exempt donations could help agriculture research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Trade a Top Concern for Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Trade is one of the top issues that has concerned our farmers for years and US Congressman Allen West addressed it recently at meeting with South Florida farmers. Download Audio For the complete interview click here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

FL Ag Commissioner Announces Some New Appointments at Ag Department

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Vegetables

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today the appointments of Michael “MJ” Johnston as chief information officer, Susan Nardizzi as the director of the Division of Marketing and Development, Dr. Tiffiani Onifade as the director of the Division of Food Safety and Travis Tucker as the director of the Division of Fruit and Vegetables at the Florida …