FL Putnam Hits the Ground Running

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam was sworn into his new office just two weeks ago and he hit the ground running. 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 …

Comment Period Open on Nutritional Standards

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA is proposing new rules for what is served in the school lunch program as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Policy Priorities

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

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is the first with new Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam who highlights a few of his policy priorities. More information about Commissioner Putnam is available on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ new web site by clicking on FreshfromFlorida.com/commissioner/bio.html. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Uncertain Future

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 farm programs are facing certain changes. 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 the Florida Cattle …

That Florida Freeze and Veggie Prices

Dan Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

What’s in store for food shoppers as a result of those December freezes in Florida? USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report. 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 …

FFAA Considers Joining Lawsuit Over New EPA Water Criteria

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

Members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) gathered in St. Petersburg this week for their winter meeting, and among many topics discussed, the pending lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its proposed implementation of new numeric nutrient criteria for water bodies. In this report, hear FFAA President Mary Hartney explain actions FFAA is considering on the …

Frigid Temps Again for FL Ag & Fertilizer/Agrichem Mtg

Dan Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Another cold snap on tap this week for most of Florida and for this week’s gathering of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) and Florida Chapter of the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) in St. Petersburg this week. FFAA & NAMA members will hear a special message from Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and a special presentation about energy crops expansions …

Pollination Problems

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Everett Griner explains how all of the pollination sources are declining. 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 the Florida Cattle …

Freeze Impacts to Specialty Crop Industries Could Be Lasting

Dan Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

South Florida Multi-County Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says there will be shortages of some crops for a while following the recent series of crop freezes in south Florida. He also says complications with shipments from Mexico could compound supply shortages of some produce, and that economic woes due to these freezes could have longer term impact on Florida supplies on …

Farm Income Up

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

Was 2010 a record breaking year? What about 2011? Everett Griner looks at this. 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 …