USDA Update on BSE Cow

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

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released the following update on the BSE detection announced earlier this week: On April 24, USDA confirmed the nation’s 4th case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in an animal that was sampled for the disease at a rendering facility in central California. This animal was never Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill with Broad Bipartisan Support

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

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today voted to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Committee Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Senator Pat Roberts. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCGA Appreciates Efforts to Pass Farm Bill out of Senate Ag Committee

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

WASHINGTON (April 26, 2012) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s passage of the 2012 farm bill: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Investing in Farm and School Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA has announced a program where they will be investing in farm and school programs as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Still Ripe for Wildfires, Despite Recent Rainfall

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Weather

According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, the heavy precipitation that a significant portion of Florida received last weekend was not enough to alter the overall wildfire picture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Senate Farm Bill Markup is Underway

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

The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee is meeting right now to officially markup their version of the 2012 Farm Bill. Markup is the process during which the committee amends and modifies a bill. And just a few minutes ago former Ag Secretary Mike Johanns, now a Nebraksa Senator, explained to Chairwoman Stabenow why he is not a fan of …

Fellow Specialty Crop Growers in NE Having an Eventful Season

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Our fellow specialty crop growers in the northeast have battled several late season weather patterns. USDA’s Rod Bain has more in this report with Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Register Now for FCA Convention in June

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Here’s a reminder the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is less than two months away as it will take place June 18-22 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort. This year’s event will of course include a big trade show, the Florida CattleWomen’s Reception and Fashion Show, bull sale, and more. To register go to their website at floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored …