USDA Designates 27 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Weather

USDA has just released this announcement for counties in Florida and contiguous counties in Alabama and Georgia: WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 27 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …

GA Peanut Commission Holds Groundbreaking for New Headquarters

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission kicked off their 50th anniversary today by holding a groundbreaking for their new headquarters. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Late Planted Cotton Posing Some Challenges in GA

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

The drought has changed how cotton producers need to manage their crop this season and UGA Cotton Specialist Guy Collins explains what the growers need to be looking for right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL NRCS Welcomes New Team Member

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is excited to welcome a new team member aboard, Roney Gutierrez is the new Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

AL NRCS Participates in Regional NACD Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Southeast Regional Meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts has been going on the last couple of days and Dr. Carol Knight, President of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts, explains what they hope to accomplish during the gathering as well as how their efforts coincide with those of Alabama NRCS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Some Concerned About Strict Leafy Green Requirements

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Some Ag groups are concerned about a proposed rule that would give the largest produce handlers the power to establish on-farm practices for all growers of leafy greens. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

Poultry Industry has Room for Growth in Breakfast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

A new survey has found that the poultry industry has room for growth in the breakfast arena. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …

Various Topics at Cattle Industry Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Cattle producers from across the country are taking part in the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference as NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts said they are focused on three major areas. Download Audio The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference runs through Thursday at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. More info can be found at www.beefusa.org Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Agriculture Watching Debt Discussions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Many across the country have been glued to what’s happening in our nation’s capitol concerning the country’s debt issue, and as Tyron Spearman reports today, that includes many in agriculture as we continue to watch to see how all of this will affect various programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Medfly Eradicated in Broward

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

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the eradication of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Broward County following the discovery of the pest in Pompano Beach last January. More information is available on the web site of the Division of Plant Industry of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by clicking on Medfly. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner …