Florida NRCS Working to Develop Soil Health Working Group

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida recently participated in a forum on cover crops and soil health, where Wendy-Lin Bartels, assistant research scientist for the University of Florida Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, says the discussion evolved to the development of a working group to increase cover crop adoption and soil health advancement in Florida. Download Audio For …

USDA to Provide Further Support to Military Families

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to allow the USDA supported Cooperative Extension System and Land Grant Universities to work with the U.S. Special Operations Command to conduct research and develop programs for military families of Special Operations Units. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

Five Farm Bill Education Meetings to be Held in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Cotton farmers will have a chance to learn more about the new farm bill, thanks to the National Cotton Council’s education meetings. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives more information on the farm bill meetings to be held in Georgia. Download Audio Click here for a details list of all the meetings to be held throughout the cotton belt. Sponsored …

Higher Beef Prices Here to Stay

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

Recently released government data shows retail beef prices climbed roughly five-percent last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Those interested in the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program have until April 7, 2014, to apply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Alabama NRCS Participates in Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett gives the details regarding their participation in a recently held forum on cover crops and soil health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

P.E.D. Virus Causing Concerns in Pork Industry

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Pork

Most everyone associated with the pork industry is concerned with the increasing affects of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight Cooperative Extension Service

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Cooperative Extension Service, which celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year. More information is available online at 100 Years of Cooperative Extension. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Ag Calendar

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has a look at a variety of meetings coming up over the next few days that may be of interest to Southeast farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025