Given the Challenges, Ag Sector Did Quite Well in 2012

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

Considering the many challenges farmers faced during 2012, USDA chief economist Joe Glauber says the ag sector is in surprisingly good shape. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …

Top Food Issues for 2012 and 2013

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

The following two stories take a quick look back at the top food stories of 2012 and give some thoughts on what might be the key issues for food, beverage and agribusiness in 2013. 2012: Download Audio 2013: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Cattle Placement Numbers Affected by Drought Conditions

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Weather

Cattle placements numbers in feedlots during November was a surprise for many as the trade had expected a larger decline than what we saw, as one factor may be the latest drought monitor report which shows no change in hay and cattle areas in drought conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …

A Christmas Wish

Dan Agri View, 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, Weather

Everett Griner tells us about his Christmas wish. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026

No El Niño

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Is there a climate change or not? Everett Griner asked another question…Who knows? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

Climatologist Predicting Major FL Freeze Event for Mid January

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

The Harris-Mann Climatology’s annual Florida Freeze Outlook indicates a strong chance of sub-freezing temperatures as far south as central Florida around the middle of January. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

South Florida Conditions Conducive for Fungal Diseases

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Specialty crop farmers in South Florida need to be on high alert for the fungal disease Sclerotinia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

A Rare Year for Food Prices in 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

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

In the following three reports, USDA economist Ricky Volpe gives us the details regarding how food prices reacted this year and what to expect for 2013. Rare Year for Food Prices: Download Audio No Food Price Inflations for 2012, What About 2013? Download Audio What to Expect in 2013: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Winter Months Critical for Blueberry Growers

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

Blueberry harvest isn’t until spring, but the winter months can very often make or break the season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Being Firewise about Wildfire

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Weather

In this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about steps to take to make your home safer from wildfire if you live near a forest or wildland area. Download Audio For more information, click on: Firewise.org Protecting Your Home from Wildfire Dry Conditions Throughout Florida Increase Risk of Fire Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …