NCGA Addresses Concerns, Urges Cooperation in Light of Revised Corn Crop Estimates

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

ST. LOUIS (August 10, 2012) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports released this morning which further decreased the estimated U.S. corn production in 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

ACE members from 20 states sign letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack

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

Omaha, NE (August 10, 2012) – Hundreds of members and supporters of the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) are using their 25th annual national ethanol conference to demonstrate their thanks to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for supporting the RFS and ethanol industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Heat and Drought Reflected in August Crop Production Reports

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Soybeans

How did the drier and hotter than normal conditions in the corn and soybean crops affect the first USDA yield estimates for this year’s crops? Rod Bain has the answers. 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 …

Last Call for Citrus Expo Preregistration

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Preregistration for Citrus Expo closes today, Friday, Aug. 10 at 5:00 pm. Growers who preregister will be automatically entered into a contest to win a John Deere gun safe from Everglades Farm Equipment. Citrus Expo registration will also be available at the door Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. Preregister for Citrus Expo now. Citrus …

Peanut Production Expected to Rise 46 Percent

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

From this morning’s USDA crop numbers, Tyron Spearman reports peanut production across the U.S. is expected to be up forty-six percent over last year’s crop. 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 …

Some Alabama Counties to Receive Drought Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA announced this week that they will utilize nearly $16 million in financial and technical assistance to immediately help both crop and livestock producers in 19 states, including a few counties in Alabama. And State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said that i8ncludes using existing EQIP funds to help livestock producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …

Some Georgia Counties to Receive Drought Assistance

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

In response to the historic drought, USDA has announced they will utilize nearly $16 million in financial and technical assistance to immediately help both crop and livestock producers in 19 states and this includes a few counties in Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

August Cotton Crop Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their August acreage reports this morning and Steve Maliszewski with NASS in Washington D.C. gives us the details. 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 Shares …

2nd Annual FL Energy Summit to Address All Facets of Energy Sector

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

The Florida Energy Summit is coming up August 15-17 in Orlando and Patrick Sheehan, Director of the Office of Energy with the Florida Department of Agriculture, gives us the details. 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 …

HSUS, OCM Form Alliance to Destroy Beef Checkoff

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

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) News Release WASHINGTON (Aug. 10, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander expressed disgust following an announcement that the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) has formed a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to destroy more than 25 years of market development and consumer demand building by the …