National Cotton Council Urges Prompt Passage of Agriculture Committee Leaders’ Farm Bill Proposal

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

This is a news release from the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council (NCC) extended its appreciation to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Lucas (R-OK), along with Ranking Member Peterson (D-MN), for their introduction of farm legislation that includes provisions supported by the cotton industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

House Farm Bill Released by Ag Committee Leaders

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar

We are one step closer to having a 2012 Farm Bill with the release of the discussion draft of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act from House Leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …

Red, Ripe Tomatoes

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

Everett Griner tells us how, even in his back yard, the world’s #1 plant has its problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

University of Florida Names Nick Place as Dean for Extension

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Here’s a UF/IFAS news release: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former University of Florida faculty member Nick Place is returning to Gainesville to become the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences dean for extension and director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Farmers Encouraged to Attend Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Sunbelt Ag Expo Farm Manager Michael Chafin encourages farmers to come out to their annual Field Day July 12, 2012, where he says in addition to the traditional field tours, they will see different types of cropping systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

National Efforts Being Deployed to Eradicate Brown Marmalated Stink Bug

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

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug has the potential to wreak havoc on a number of our southeastern crops which is why USDA research entomologist Tracy Leskey says they are working to find eradication efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …

Beef Cookoff Changing with the Times

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

Evelyn Brown from Cullman, Alabama is the 2012 National Beef Cookoff committee chair and she talks about how they have updated the way the event is conducted to keep up with the changing times. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …

Codex Decides to Move Ahead with Ractopamine Standards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Here’s a release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (July 5, 2012) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is present at the Codex meeting taking place in Rome July 2 -7. Participating member countries expressed their views on the safety of ractopamine and today, July 5, 2012, the member countries voted in favor of the adoption of standards …

Dow Has Solution for Growers Dealing With Worm Pressure

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans

With the conditions right for increased worm pressure, Andy Fordice Insecticide Product Manager with Dow AgroSciences says Intrepid Insecticide is a great solution for growers dealing with worms in peanuts, soybeans and pasture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Expands Drug Residue Testing in Meat

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged and this week they announced plans to expand testing of these products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …