Education and Outreach One Component of AL NRCS Mission

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

As part of their outreach efforts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama strives to educate the public regarding the need for conservation. Kathy Walker, District Administrative Coordinator for the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District, uses a fun activity known as soil babies to address some of the issues farmers deal with every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB …

Farm Bill Debate Starting to Get Interesting

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

Differing opinions from senators and congressmen are starting to emerge regarding the Senate Ag Committee’s Farm 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

Northern Specialty Crop Growers Still Struggling with Freeze Damages

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

As we continue to keep you informed regarding the woes of our fellow specialty crop growers to the north, USDA’s Gary Crawford has with this report with Meteorologist Brad Rippey. 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 …

New Safeguards to Protect Against Foodborne Illness

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

USDA has announced measures to better protect consumers from foodborne illness in meat and poultry products. 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

Breaking Down Senate Farm Bill

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

Today Tyron Spearman digs a little deeper into the Senate farm bill to look at what is and isn’t in this version and what some are hoping to add when it makes it to the full floor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …

Citrus Industry eNews: Peace River Packing’s Resetting Plans

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 Florida Citrus Grower Tells Why and How He’s Resetting Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …

Alabama Celebrates Historic Milestone

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

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is proud to announce the completion of its first generation soil survey that identifies soil conditions in Alabama. To mark this historic event, members of the Alabama Cooperative Soil Survey Partnership gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, as Governor Robert Bentley proclaimed January through July 2012 as the period for celebrating the next generation of the …

Higher Yields

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

Everett Griner tells us how producers now are having bigger crops and higher yields. 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

Dry Hot Conditions Could Hinder Emerging Summer Crops

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

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the dry and hot weather our farmers are experiencing could start to hinder crop emergence. 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

Governor Scott Picks Florida Oranges

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Indian River County, Fla. – Continuing his focus on job creation and promoting Florida’s world famous citrus industry, Governor Rick Scott picked and processed oranges at IMG Citrus in Indian River County for his ninth ‘Let’s Get to Work!’ Day. He took part in every step of getting oranges to market, including Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …