Cotton Acreage Down for 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their June acreage reports this morning and Steve Maliszewski with NASS in Washington D.C. says the numbers are down for 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Crop Report Shows Significant Increase in Peanut Acreage for 2012

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

USDA released their June acreage reports this mornings revealing a significant increase in peanut acreage for 2012. Tyron Spearman has those numbers along with estimates for this year’s corn, soybean, and cotton crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

Expand Your Recipe Options with Avocados

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Avocados can not only expand your recipe options but also help you contract your waistline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Research Slowdown

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

2012 farm bill will slow down research. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026

Mutual’s Sparks on Canker Vigilance and Immigration

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

In the first report, Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks explains the concerns of citrus growers about the spread of canker in the wake of any tropical weather system. Download Audio In the second, he comments on immigration now that the Florida Governor has adjusted his thinking and the U S Supreme Court has also weighed in on the issue in …

AL NRCS Collaborating with Partners to Assist Farmers with Irrigation Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Dick McNider with the University of Alabama says through the Alabama Universities Initiative they are working with agencies such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama to help our farmers better manage their water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

FL NRCS Working with Farmers to Implement Gulf of Mexico Initiative

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is in the midst of implementing the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. And Joshua McElhaney, NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County, and farmer Mike Godwin discuss the benefits of the effort for both the environment and a producer’s bottom line. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …

Concerns Continue Regarding Effects of Arizona Immigration Law on Produce

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

Some are worried that the Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona Immigration Law could impact the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Research & Communication Both Key in GA Cotton Commission Efforts

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission Board Member and Morgan county grower Marvin Ruark, says that the Georgia Cotton Commission not only works to fund cotton research, but also to get that information back to the growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Florida Preparing for Animal Traceability

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Animal traceability was one of the topics discussed at last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association convention as I was able to catch up with both Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt who both told me no matter when it comes down from USDA they have to be ready for it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …