Rain Hampering Planting Preparations at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

This year’s planting season has been a challenging one for farmers due to the excessive moisture. And Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, says they are no different as they are trying to get crops in the ground at their 600-acre working research farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Florida’s Strawberry Crop Is Ready And Super-Sweet

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

TALLAHASSEE – For weeks, unusually cold winter temperatures delayed Florida’s strawberry harvest, leaving grocery shelves empty. But now, finally, good news: The strawberries are ripening, and they’re even sweeter than usual. 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 …

Possible Disaster Relief Coming

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

The U.S. Senate this week approved a disaster package which would help farmers affected by weather-related disasters, as this was actually a part of the Tax Extenders Act of 2009. 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 …

Meteorological Spring

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

The official start of spring isn’t until March 20, but USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says you may already be hearing the term meteorological spring. 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 …

Yet Another Freeze Warning for South Florida Winter Crop Producers

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

The forecast making the rounds among south Florida growers this morning from the Natoinal Weather Service: URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE…CORRECTED FOR HEADLINES NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL – 415 AM EST THU MAR 4 2010 – …FREEZING TEMPERATURES POSSIBLE TOWARDS DAWN FRIDAY… Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

USDA: 8 – 14 Day Weather Forecast Keeps Rain Coming in Southeast

Dan 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

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey predicts cooler than normal weather for much of the country, and wet conditions in the South during the period from March 9 to 15. 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 …

Dollar Estimates on the Freeze Impact

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Producers are all to well aware of the effects of the early January freeze, but economist Gary Lucier, says USDA has now put some number estimates to the cuts in vegetable production. Producer Losses Download Audio Consumer Prices Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Supply Gaps Continue for Florida Veggie Production

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Even though Florida’s vegetable farmers have begun rebounding from the prolonged cold snap back in early January, buyers should still expect significant supply gaps. 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 …

Senate Jobs Bill Would Benefit Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

A 52-billion dollar bipartisan jobs bill has been introduced in the Senate, and includes disaster assistance to farmers as well as funds to assist specialty crop producers. Overview Download Audio Specialty Crops 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 …

Irrigation Benefits to the Proposed NOAA Climate Service

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Weather

The proposed National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration Climate Service could help producers with irrigation issues. 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 …