Reminder to Producers About Outreach Meetings for Hispanic & Women Farmers

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds producers who may be interested in finding out more regarding the USDA claims process for Women and Hispanic farmers about some upcoming outreach meetings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EPA Received RFS Comments from Ag Groups on Both Sides of Debate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

All the comments have been submitted regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard waiver request with the EPA receiving comments from agricultural groups on both sides of the debate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Agri-Science Ed Leadership Program

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services program which helps teachers and school administrators improve their agri-science curriculum. Download Audio Click on Agri-Science Education Leadership Program to learn more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks off Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The 35th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia as Chip Blalock talks about some of the events livestock producers would enjoy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Growers Benefit by Following Statewide BMPs

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

There are numerous benefits for Florida citrus growers who follow water quality and quantity best management practices (BMPs) outlined in a new statewide citrus BMP manual. Bill Bartnick, an environmental administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, discussed the manual and outlined the advantages at a recent citrus water seminar in Sebring. He offers a brief summary …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending October 12th as 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

Southeastern Farmer of the Year to be Crowned During Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The 35th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA, will officially open its gates Tuesday, October 16th, and Executive Director Chip Blalock says one of the highlights will once again be the crowning of the Swisher Sweets Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Single Tomato Audit to be Launched Oct 18

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato exchange says starting Wednesday, October 18 Florida growers will be able to participate in a single audit system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Hair May Help Elephants Stay Cool

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Hair is one of the key traits setting mammals apart from the rest of the animal kingdom and helps the body conserve heat,but instead of keeping them warm, researchers have now found that Elephant hair could help cool the giants down. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …