Mandatory COOL Discussion Not Over

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Georgia, Livestock

During last week’s markup of the farm bill in the Senate, an amendment to repeal mandatory Country of Origin Labeling was withdrawn, but the discussion is far from over. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Addressing Abandoned Citrus Groves

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Greg Carlton, chief of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells why abandoned citrus groves present a problem to viable citrus growers, and what is being done about the situation. He tells how growers who destroy trees in abandoned groves can obtain the lowest property tax rates available. Download Audio To view …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report shows there were 10.7 million head on feed as of May 1st, down 3 percent from May 1, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Memorial Day Fire Safety

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam provides some tips from the Florida Forest Service about steps to take to be safe with fire over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. More information is available on the Florida Forest Service website by clicking on Fire Prevention. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook …

FL Delegation Seeks More Water in Tri-State Fight

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 17, 2013………. The fate of the Apalachicola Bay could be hanging in the balance as Florida’s congressional delegation fights for more water from Georgia, and seafood workers try to restore oyster beds. This week, the U.S. Senate was the scene of the latest skirmish in a tri-state water dispute between Florida, …

Ag in Review for the Week of May 13, 2013

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

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 17th, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Immigration Could Trump Farm Bill Debate in Senate

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

Despite Senate Leader Harry Reid announcing his intention to move forward with the Farm Bill, he has also said he will move to immigration reform as soon as the Senate Judiciary Committee finishes mark up on that bill, even if the farm bill isn’t finished. However, Senate Ag Chair Stabenow isn’t worried that floor consideration of the farm bill could …