Several Pieces of Ag Related Legislation Being Discussed in Congress

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

Lawmakers are entering a busy schedule on Capitol Hill for the next few weeks with several pieces of legislation at the committee level that could have a significant impact on U.S. agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Timberland Industry Remains Strong

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry

Data from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirms that forests continue to cover about 50 percent of the state’s land area and that 92 percent of the forested area classified as timberland is considered available for timber production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Time Getting Short for Census of Ag Forms

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds farmers and ranchers of the upcoming May 31, 2013 deadline to submit their information for the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Beef Checkoff Providing Correct Information

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

In our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we hear from Jonny Harris of Screven, Georgia who talks about how an event he attended opened his eyes even more to what the beef checkoff does. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

Peanuts on Loan Holding Back Market

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has a story which looks at how the large number of peanuts currently on loan is having an affect on what the market is willing to pay at this time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida NRCS to Hold Earth Day Celebration This Week

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Mimi Williams, Florida NRCS state agronomist and plant materials specialist, invites everyone to come out this Friday for their annual Earth Day Celebration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Coca-Cola, Others Annouce Plans for 25,000 Citrus Acres

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and the Coca-Cola Company today announced a $2 billion investment in Florida’s citrus industry. Coca-Cola will partner with Cutrale Citrus Juices and Peace River Citrus Products to enable growers to plant 25,000 acres of orange trees. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click …

Honey Bee Health Report Reveals More Questions than Answers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

After five years of extensive research regarding honeybee health, Dr. Mae Berenbaum with the University of Illinois, says we now know more about what we don’t know. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024