Farm Bill Negotiators Claim Progress as Deadline Looms

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

Top House and Senate farm bill negotiators emerged from their latest bargaining session on Wednesday only to repeat that progress is continuing to be made. But as the clock ticks down, at least one of the principle negotiators is less than confident. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Alabama Forage Conference is Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers about the Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference coming up next week in Guntersville. Download Audio More information about the conference is on the Alabama NRCS website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

Get Your Ballot for Proposed Georgia Beef Commission

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

During the 2013 Georgia legislative session, Senate Bill 97 amended the state law allowing cattle producers the opportunity to decide through a vote of eligible producers on forming the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission. But Josh White with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association has this reminder that you have until the end of the year to request a ballot. Download Audio To …

California Citrus Growers Experiencing Arctic Blast

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

As Florida growers continue to enjoy mild temperatures, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says citrus growers in California will be affected by the arctic blast that is chilling much of the country. 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 …

Real Christmas Tree Convenience

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

There are a number of ways to enjoy the festivity of a real Christmas tree without the bah-humbug of caring for it. Rick Dungey with the National Christmas Tree Association explains. Purchasing: Download Audio Maintenance: 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 …

Donating to South Dakota Ranchers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Both cattle and cash donations have been coming in to the “Heifers for South Dakota”, which was set up to help ranchers replace livestock lost in the recent blizzard. 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 …

Peanut Prices Hold as Pipeline is Full

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

There are no real changes to peanut prices this week, but we are seeing a bigger crop than earlier predicted. So as Tyron Spearman reports, the pipeline for peanuts is full when you add the current crop in with what is still left from last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

Citrus Industry E-news: Fresh Shipments Tumble; Harvesting Update

Tacy Callies Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

Declining fresh citrus shipments, an H-2A update and reports on the California freeze are among the topics covered in this week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

UF to Again Host Family Day at the Dairy Farm

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Livestock

The University of Florida has announced it will be holding once again their popular open house, Family Day at the Dairy Farm on Saturday, March 15, 2014. 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 …

NRCS Recognizing Soil Health on World Soil Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Today is World Soil Day and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller says they are adding the word “Health” to the celebration in an effort to help raise awareness of the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions and resilient farms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …