Batching Date for Second NRCS Organic Initiative Signup Days Away

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Just a quick reminder that the next batching date for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Organic Initiative is March 30, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL FFA Chapter Wins FFA Chapter Challenge

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of FFA members from 856 FFA chapters in 12 states have finished a huge effort to connect with local farmers, and many of those members dedicated to agricultural education are celebrating this week. One FFA chapter in Alabama, though, may be smiling wider than the rest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In …

Trade a Top Concern for Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Trade is one of the top issues that has concerned our farmers for years and US Congressman Allen West addressed it recently at meeting with South Florida farmers. Download Audio For the complete interview click here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

Organizations Want One FTA with EU

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Some agricultural organization have sent a letter to the Obama administration and Congress expressing concern that a proposed free trade agreement between the United States and the European Union might fall short of long-established U.S. objectives for trade pacts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Florida Beef Council Stretching Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

We told you recently that Florida received extra funding from the Federation of State Beef Councils to use here in the state as Jim Handley, Executive Vice President of the Florida Beef Council, said obtaining these extra funds is just another way of making the dollars they do get stretch. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Two Weeks Away

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

April 5-7 are the dates for the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Perry as Josh White said they have a record number of trade show exhibitors lined up so now’s the time to get registered. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

GA Cotton Farmers to Receive NRCS funds to Fight Pigweed

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says they are excited about expanded NRCS effort to fight Glyphosate Resistant Pigweed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL Ag Department Releases First Annual Report of Office of Energy

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Tallahassee, FL – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam released today an annual report of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Energy, providing a snapshot of the state’s energy industry and outlining policy that would guide the expansion of energy production. The annual report is released on the heels of the legislative session, during which the Florida Legislature, …

Peanut Posted Price Drops & Peanut Proud Event this Weekend

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

This week’s posted price for peanuts has been lowered as Tyron Spearman looks at what the new price is along with a reminder about this weekend’s Peanut Proud event. Price: Download Audio Event: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …

Citrus Industry eNews: Black Spot Warning; Insecticides for Psyllids

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: See how KeyPlex has proven itself since 1980. DON’T MISS THIS Growers: Black Spot May Become Major Florida Citrus Problem Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …