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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

New Cotton Inc Entomologist Hopes to Avoid Insect Resistance

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

Cotton Incorporated’s new Director of Entomology Research, Dr. Ryan Kurtz, says he hopes to continue efforts to stay ahead of any possible insect resistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

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 …

Investigators Tracing History of BSE Cow

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Investigators are working on tracing the history of that California BSE dairy cow as Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Industry eNews: Nurseryman Diversifies; Biochar Benefits

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 Citrus Nurseryman Rucks Diversifies into Eucalyptus Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …