GA Beef Producer Says Checkoff is Important

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Gerald Long, a cattle producer who serves on the Georgia Beef Board, told me recently that he really believes in promoting their product and thus what the beef checkoff does is important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

No More Major Changes to National Ag Budget & GA Peanut Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at what is being said about possible budgets cuts to agriculture in our nation’s capitol along with a reminder about an event coming up this Thursday in Atlanta. Plus Tyron also has information about the passing well known to many in the peanut industry. Passing: Download Audio Ag Budget: Download Audio Peanut Day: Download Audio Sponsored …

No Ph.D. Required For Citrus Research Foundation’s Top Post

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Governance Committee Tuesday discussed what it’s looking for in the successor to Dan Gunter, the current chief operating officer who resigns April 8. Committee recommendations will be considered by the full foundation board next week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

2011 Commodity Classic Achieves Record-Breaking Attendance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

ST. LOUIS (March 15, 2011) –The 2011 Commodity Classic surpassed all previous turnout records with a total of 4,826 attendees. Farm families represented over half of the participants with 2,776 attendees, and first-time attendees saw an 80 percent increase over the previous year. Commodity Classic is the premier convention and trade show of the National Corn Growers Association, the American …

Bournique: Japan May Need More Florida Citrus After Disaster

Dan Citrus, Florida

Some in Florida citrus initially wondered if an earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week might disrupt Florida citrus shipments to the island nation. But Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique says indications are that shipments will continue and may actually increase because Japan needs more imported food in the wake of the disaster. Japan is …

Wednesday Night at Citrus Expo: You Can Do It All!

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Two popular events will take place the opening night (Aug. 17) of Citrus Expo 2011: the return of the Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA launched last year and the Gulf Citrus Growers Association annual banquet. To better accommodate those who would like to attend both festivities, the banquet will begin slightly earlier this year (5:30-8:30 p.m.), and Casino Night …

Agriculture Bill Among FL Legislature’s Veto Override Options

Gary Cooper Florida, General

By DAVID ROYSE – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA CANNON, HARIDOPOLOS SUGGEST VETO OVERRIDES THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 14, 2011……Vetoes by former Gov. Charlie Crist could still be overridden, House Speaker Dean Cannon reminded House members Monday – and sent them fishing for possibilities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Organic vs. G. M.

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It’s a question of whose rights? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …

FFB Continuing to Fight Nutrient Criteria Standards

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

Even though we may not of heard much lately about EPA’s Nutrient Criteria Standards for Florida’s waters, Florida Farm Bureau’s Adam Basford says the issue certainly is not dead in the water, as they have continued to work against the rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Agrium Offers Answers for Southeastern Growing Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Nitrogen loss is a big concern for Southeastern growers and Rick Wilson with Agrium says they have an answer to that problem with their enhanced nitrogen product, Environmentally Smart Nitrogen or ESN. Download Audio For more information visit www.smartnitrogen.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …