Statement by Ag Secretary Vilsack on New WTO Dispute Against India’s Prohibition on U.S. Poultry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2012–Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement after U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced that the U.S. Government is requesting consultations with the Government of India under the dispute settlement provisions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning India’s prohibition on certain American agricultural exports, including poultry meat and chicken eggs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Southeast Gets Rain, Argentina Gets Rain & GFSIS Final Numbers

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

Recent rains across the southeast will help many fields when it comes to spring planting as Tyron Spearman looks at how much some areas received along with information about rains on the Argentina peanut crop and the final numbers from last year’s peanut crop as reported by the Georgia FSIS. Rain: Download Audio Argentina: Download Audio GA FSIS: Download Audio …

OJ Sales Plunge; Carbendazim In Imports Likely A Factor

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg reports on a recent huge decline in orange juice sales and agrees that negative news about carbendazim in imported OJ could have had an impact. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Florida House and Senate Budget Chairmen Reach an Agreement

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: With a deal between budget negotiators in the Senate and House worked out late Monday, printing of the budget can start and a spending plan is expected to be sent to legislators today, starting a 72-hour waiting period before a vote can be taken in each chamber. Independent and Indispensable http://www.newsserviceflorida.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Monsanto Makes Big Announcement at Commodity Classic

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

The following report has Monsanto’s Matt Helms who was excited to make a big announcement for field crop growers at last week’s Commodity Classic. 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 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Today is Peanut Day in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

March is National Peanut Month and in conjunction with that a big event will take place today in Atlanta, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Researcher Seeks “Sweet Spot” In Florida Citrus Grove

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida-IFAS Emeritus Professor Bill Castle says he’s looking for what he calls “the sweet spot” in an advanced citrus production system block he designed in a Gardinier Florida Citrus grove near Indiantown. During a recent field day that let growers tour and learn about the cooperative trial, Castle told what he thinks that sweet spot might be. Download …

Fuel Exports?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Fuel exports are costing U.S. citizens. Everett Griner explains. 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

Florida’s Haridopolos ‘Anticipating’ Redistricting Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, indicated Monday that he expected lawmakers to have to return to Tallahassee to redraw at least portions of the redistricting proposals being considered by the Florida Supreme Court. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Monsanto Roundup Ready “Extend” Crop System Announced

Gary Cooper Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

The trade show at Commodity Classic last week in Nashville had many new products and services on display for farmers to discuss and interact with. Among our visits, Monsanto’s Matt Helms discusses the roll out for their new Roundup Ready Extend technology. He says soybeans and cotton will be the first two crops involved, and in this interview he explains …