House Joins Senate in Defunding USDA Testing Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The House will be addressing the fiscal year 2013 Agriculture appropriations bill on the floor next week, A budget that passed the House Appropriations Committee without funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Microbiological Data Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

GA Fruit and Veggie Labor Survey Results Released

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Georgia Department of Labor has recently released the findings from its Prevailing Practice for Farm Workers and Laborers Survey intended to provide information regarding the hiring practices of fruit and vegetable farmers who employ seasonal workers. Download Audio To read more about the report visit gfvga.org Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …

Counting on Dollars to Help Peanut Exports

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at dollars which many in the peanut industry hope will be available for promoting exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Citrus Industry eNews: Ackerman on OJ; Wildlife BMPs; Putnam Talks

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Ackerman Discusses OJ Sales, Fresh Oranges, Brazilian Citrus Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

Organic Growth

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Folks are finding that organic farming has its limits. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

U.S. Potato Growers Welcome Mexico to TPP Negotiations

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The inclusion of Mexico in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations is expected to open the door for expanded U.S. potato exports to Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FY 2013 Ag Appropriations Bill Approved by House Committee

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The house has approved a fiscal year 2013 ag appropriations bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is well attended again this year as one of the speakers during this morning’s Board of Director’s meeting was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander from Pilger, Nebraska. He gave an update on a variety of issues the NCBA staff have been working on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Growers on High Alert for Southern Rust in Corn

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Due to the recent increase in moisture, Monsanto regional agronomist Ty Fowler says that the corn crop is starting to show more disease issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025