Eating Healthy on a Budget

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

A new study shows that an American adult could satisfy the 2010 Dietary Guidelines requirements for vegetable and fruit consumption for between $2.00 and $2.50 per day. 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 …

Fresh Veggie Prices Soar Due to Widespread Weather Issues

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The inclement weather conditions that have plagued veggie growing regions both here in the U.S. and in Mexico has created a perfect storm for markets. 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 …

Vanishing Custom

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

Canning and preserving foods is vanishing. Why? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …

Supplies Tight and Prices High for a St Patrick’s Favorite

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Consumers looking to make a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal will most likely pay a little bit more for it this year due to tight cabbage supplies. 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 …

Are Tomatoes Going Orange?

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

New research has shown that orange tomatoes may actually be better for you, than their red counterparts. 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 …

NRCS Funding Available for FL Organic Farmers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Donna Hopwood, district conservationist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants to remind producers that over $1 million in funding is available through their Organic Initiative. 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 …

USDA Specialty Crop Grants Available for FL Producers

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

TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that up to $4.3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarded to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions and government agencies, among others, to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Florida’s specialty crops. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for funding. Download …

GA Department of Ag Making Locally Grown Products Accessible

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The desire for locally grown products is on the rise in Georgia and Mathew Kulinski, director of markets with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, says they are working to overcome some of the challenges that come with this growing market in order to better connect consumers with producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Support Being Requested for UF DPM/DPH Program

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has indicated they would provide funding support for a Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM) and Doctor of Plant Health (DPH) programs at the University of Florida, contingent on the expression of industry need and support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Cold and Wet Weather Continue to Hamper FL Harvest

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The National Ag Statistics Service Crop Weather Report for the week of February 7, 2011 shows that the difficult winter continues for our 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 …