Tomato Demand Low

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Demand for tomatoes is low thanks to winter weary consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Bayer CropScience Excited About Cotton Varieties for Southeast

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

For cotton growers who have not yet decided on a cotton variety for 2014, Bayer Crop Science Product Manager Jeff Brehmer says they are excited about two varieties for the southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

USDA Awards Grants to Support Research, Teaching and Extension Programs at 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

WASHINGTON, February 26, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced 76 grants totaling more than $35 million to support research, teaching and Extension activities at 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Much of Southeast Thawing Out After Rare Winter Event

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

Much of the southeast is thawing out today after a major winter event that brought significant snowfall, ice and freezing rain to areas not accustomed to such conditions. This photo was taken in the Athens, Georgia, area by a relieved Andrew McPeake with CAM Ranches, as he discovered that his preparations had helped prevent any major issues with his livestock …

California Drought Putting Pressure on Dairy Operators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Weather

The severe drought in California is starting to put pressure on some of that state’s dairy operators, as Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

December Freeze Assessments for California

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Weather

Final assessments are coming out of California from the seven-day freeze that the San Joaquin valley suffered back in December. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 for Seasonal High Tunnel Funding

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

Florida farmers have until February 21, 2014, to take advantage of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service additional signup opportunity for the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. Jeff Casey with JG Ranch, in Brooksville, Florida, explains how high tunnels have worked for them. Download Audio For more info on Seasonal High Tunnels visit with your local USDA service center. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Plan Already in Place for Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

Farmers and ranchers are only one step away from having a new comprehensive farm bill and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has already worked out a plan to prioritize the implementation process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Cold Spell Did Not Damage Florida Strawberries, Did Slow Production

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Weather

The recent cold spell did not cause any damage to Florida’s strawberry crop, however, the unusual January weather pattern did appear to slow production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Farmer Not a Fan of the Cold Weather

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Weather

Most of Florida’s crops have survived all of the recent cold snaps, but row crop farmer Mickey Diamond from Santa Rosa county, Florida, says the colder temperatures do make it difficult to operate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …