2012 Ag Exports High, but Still Short of Expectations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

According to USDA economist Steve MacDonald, the final U.S. agricultural trade report revealed a solid export year, even though it did fall short of expectations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Supporters of California’s Proposition 37 Continuing to Push Measure

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Specialty Crops

The failed passage of California’s proposition 37, regarding the labeling of genetically modified food, is not deterring advocates for the measure who are planning to put a similar measure on the ballot in Washington state for 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Good Times for FFA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

FFA executive director Rob Cooper says he is excited about the growth and direction of the organization. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

NCBA President-Elect Pleased with Transportation Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-elect Scott George is pleased with the recent news about the transportation bill, but said it’s information that is not well known, so he wants farmers and ranchers to be aware of it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Information on Citrus Bus Tour, Crop Forecast

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

This report contains information on Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s educational bus tour coming up Friday, and on the USDA’s latest crop forecast. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Holiday Food Safety with Chef Justin

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Chef Justin Timineri, the “Fresh From Florida” Culinary Ambassador, talks about steps to take when preparing food during the holidays to prevent food borne illness. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Slick Stuff

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Okra. America’s least popular crop. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending November 9th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Economy Causing Farmers to Diversify

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The current state of our economy is having a large impact on growing decisions for many farmers. David Hill, president of Lakeshore Growers in Apopka, FL, says he is one of those farmers who has had to diversify in order to survive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost Just a Bit More This Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

According to American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual price survey, the retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner increased less than one-percent this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …