FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Operation Outdoor Freedom

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a Florida Forest Service program which designates areas of the Florida State Forests for recreational use by veterans and current members of the U.S. military who were injured in the line of duty. More information is available online by clicking Operation Outdoor Freedom. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or …

Alabama Included in Gulf Coast Initiative

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

An event took place this past Friday at the Weeks Bay Resource Center near Fairhope, Alabama as information was presented concerning the Gulf of Mexico Initiative which will focus up to $50 million over three years in conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers in priority areas along seven major rivers that drain to the Gulf. Alabama, along with the other …

Bob White Comeback

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us how this southern quail is making a comeback. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending December 16th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Speculation Abounds Regarding GA Acreage Mix for 2012

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

The guessing game has already begun regarding what the acreage mix will be for Georgia’s row crops in 2012 and Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says this year’s peanut shortage is playing a key role in the speculation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Stresses Partnership During Gulf Coast Initiative Event

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

AL producers got their first opportunity to hear details regarding The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative during an event today at the Weeks Bay Resource Center. AL State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett and Chairman of the Alabama State Soil and Water Conservation Committee Frank Nalty said the effort is a great example of partnership at its best. …

McKenna Expects Citrus Commission To Hire Ackerman

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Marty McKenna says he thinks the full commission will vote Wednesday to hire Publix Super Markets category marketing manager Douglas Ackerman to be the next executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, and tells why Ackerman was his top choice for the job throughout the search process. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need …

Citrus Committee Narrowly Nominates Ackerman as FDOC Chief

Dan Citrus, Florida

A split Florida Citrus Commission search committee Friday narrowly nominated Publix Super Markets category marketing manager Douglas Ackerman of Bartow to be the next executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. His nomination will be considered by the full Citrus Commission Wednesday, Dec. 21. The details are in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- …