Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar Down a Bit

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

The latest Farmer’s Share report shows a decrease from December in the amount farmers are seeing compared to the retail price at the super market. 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 …

New Polymer by Becker Underwood Will Give Seed Better Flow

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

Charlie Hale with Becker-Underwood says they have developed a new polymer that will further benefit the farmer by allowing additives to better adhere to the seed and giving the seed better flow through planting. 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 …

Former GA Governor Joins GAC Board of Directors

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

The Georgia Agribusiness Council hosted their annual Legislative Breakfast this morning, where legislators joined leaders in the Ag sector to discuss upcoming challenges and opportunities for the 2013 Legislative Session. And one of those attending was former GA Governor and current farmer Sonny Perdue, who talked to us about recently joining the GAC Board of Directors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

USDA Designates 9 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Surrounding States

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Weather

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated nine counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. 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 …

Cattle Producers Urged to Become BQA Certified

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

In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, this week we hear from Tammy Cheely of Sandersville, Georgia who said BQA is good for the industry and thus encourages cattle producers who are not certified to do so. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida …

FL Farmers Encouraged to Signup for NRCS EQIP Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Roney Gutierrez, FL NRCS acting state conservationist, wants to remind farmers and ranchers that they are accepting applications for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnels, On Farm Energy and Long Leaf Pine initiatives. Download Audio March 15th is the batching date for 2013 funding for the four EQIP initiatives. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …

February Citrus Industry Includes CEU Opportunity

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

An article and test offering a continuing education unit is one of numerous features in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Other articles address psyllid management in organic groves, root health on HLB-affected trees, lessons about canker from kumquat research, and field trial results for a relatively new herbicide. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio This citrus …

CA Freeze Causing Some Veggie Prices to Soar

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Lance Honig with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says the freeze that our fellow specialty crop growers in the west experienced a couple of weeks back has brought some significant increases in some veggie prices. 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 …

AL Farmers Encouraged to Take Advantage of Continuous NRCS Signups

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind AL farmers and ranchers that their signups are continuous. Download Audio For more information regarding AL NRCS programs visit their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Citrus Industry to Visit Legislators in D.C.

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tells about research and other topics citrus growers will discuss with congressmen and senators next week in Washington. 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 Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers …