Getting Beef Checkoff Information to Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, this week Casey Clemons, general manager of the North Florida Livestock Market in Lake City and current President of the Florida Association of Livestock Markets, wants cattle producers to know there is a lot of information available where they can see exactly what their dollar …

USDA Announcement Spurs More Discussion on Sugar Program Reform

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

USDA’s recent announcement regarding the management of the current domestic sugar surplus has sparked the Coalition for Sugar Reform to again urge members of the House to reform the program in the 2013 farm bill. All while the American Sugar Alliance advocates for its own amendment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Peanut Pricing Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Not a lot to talk about yet when it comes to peanut prices, but Tyron Spearman has this week’s update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Many Events at 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

There are many things taking place at this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention at Marco Island as this is a picture from this mornings Junior Quiz Bowl. Also this morning, the FCA Board of Directors met to discuss the various issues affecting the cattle industry right now. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Meeting in Atlanta

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Fruits, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The 23rd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum and Symposium is taking place in Atlanta this week where Cindy Zimmerman was able to catch up with Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black regarding the importance of the meeting and agriculture in general. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Hurner on the Job as Highlands Citrus Extension Agent

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Former Florida Citrus Mutual assistant director of grower affairs Laurie Hurner became the new Highlands County citrus Extension agent this week. Hurner succeeds her father, Tim Hurner. She discusses her background and the job in front of her. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm …

House Ag Committee Leaders Get Floor Time on the Farm Bill

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

General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentWhat …