FL Premises Liability Bill Moving through Committees

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Sam Ard, director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says a bill dealing with premises liability is ready to be considered on the House Floor. Download Audio Plus, Ard updates other issues of interest for Florida cattlemen in the legislature… Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

NCC Planting Intentions Survey Predicts a Decline in Cotton Acres

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

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton this spring, down 7.5 percent from 2011, according to the National Cotton Council’s 29th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Freezing Temps Not an Issue but Diseases are for FL Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Despite the weekend’s forecast calling for cold arctic air, South Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says temperatures did not really cause growers any concerns, but notes that disease issues continue to plague them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Citrus Mutual: No Widespread Damage From Freeze

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

A Monday morning Florida citrus freeze apparently did no widespread damage but did raise concerns for young trees and flush in northern regions. Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Nutrition Forum

Randall Weiseman Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about how Commissioner Putnam prepared for the transfer of the state’s school food and nutrition programs to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the beginning of this year. To learn more about the department’s new Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness, click on FNW Home. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam …

How Citrus Research Gets Commercialized Is Workshop Focus

Dan Citrus, Florida

A March 22 workshop conducted by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation will address the regulatory process involved in getting research solutions to diseases like HLB into commercial use. In these reports, foundation board member Ricke Kress tells the purpose of the open meeting with federal regulators, and his intention to minimize the use of “jargon.” Download Audio Download Audio …

Food Check-Out

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner explains why America’s best bargain is food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag in Review for the Week of February 6, 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Specialty Crops

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Prices being paid for cattle were up again this week as here are the market numbers for the week ending February 10th compiled by the livestock market news services in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Budget and Immigration Expected to Dominate AL Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Alabama’s 2012 Legislative Session convened this past Tuesday and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan says discussions regarding the budget and immigration will dominate this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024