Georgia Peanut Commission holds Farmer Appreciation Day

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

November 25, 2013 TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission and the National Peanut Buying Points Association hosted the 2013 Farmer Appreciation Day at the GPC office located in Tifton, Ga., Monday, Nov. 25. Georgia’s peanut farmers, industry representatives, state legislators and U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss attended the event. The event helped to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support …

Fresh from Florida Products Available for Thanksgiving Feast

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

Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam is encouraging consumers looking for fresh products of the highest quality this Thanksgiving to look for the Fresh From Florida brand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

Feedlots See Increase in Cattle Placements

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Cattle producers placed more even more animals into feedlots this past October than they did a year ago, as feedlot operators are working to pull them in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Peanuts Help Reduce Risk of Death

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

According to recently released information, peanuts can help to reduce the risk of death. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Report Shows Foreign Investors Holdings of U.S. Ag Land

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s annual publication regarding foreign investors’ holdings of U.S. agricultural land is out. According to the data gathered through December 31st of 2011, foreign investors hold an interest in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Research Continues to Search for Solutions to Various Cotton Challenges

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

As cotton farmers continue to deal with numerous challenges, Dr. Kater Hake, vice president of agricultural and environmental research with Cotton Incorporated, says researching these challenges continues to be a top priority for the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Funding Availability for Value-Added Producer Grants

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

Nearly $10.5 million in USDA grants are available to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities designed to give them a competitive business edge. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

Vilsack Says Another Farm Bill Extension Not a Good Solution

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With yet another perspective on the ongoing Farm Bill issue, we have this report from USDA’s Gary Crawford Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Alabama Department of Agriculture Donates Collards to Those in Need

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Montgomery, AL –The Department of Agriculture and Industries donated some 300 bunches of fresh picked collards, weighing an estimated 1,000 pounds to the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA). Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan said, “I am most grateful to Harold McLemore and several other department employees who donated their time and expertise that made this donation possible. It …

Thank a Citrus Harvester?

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida’s citrus industry relies heavily on foreign workers to hand-harvest its crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …