FFA Members in 12 States Push to Connect with Local Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

INDIANAPOLIS (February 16, 2012/National FFA Organization) – It’s no secret that networking is a pivotal step toward a bright career in any industry. With that in mind – and a chance to win some substantial prizes for their FFA chapter – FFA members in 12 states are producing new connections with local farmers at an incredible rate. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Suit Filed Over Stalled Fisheating Creek Restoration

Gary Cooper Cattle, Florida, General

From NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Citing a lack of progress in restoring the region to its former, navigable condition despite a court order to do so, a group of environmental groups on Tuesday filed suit against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, charging the agency with violating the state’s open records and meetings laws. “Instead of actually remediating the …

Florida and Georgia Seeking Peanut Board Nominees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

We’ve been contacted by both the Florida Peanut Producers Association and the Georgia Peanut Commission that they are seeking nominees for the National Peanut Board. So Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about an Irrigation Workshop coming up next week that growers may want to attend. Nominees: Download Audio Workshop: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

GA Cotton Producers Gained Insight Regarding Needs of International Markets

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

During the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting earlier this month, GA cotton producers heard from Vice President of Market Competition with Cotton Incorporated, Mike Watson regarding what is going on in cotton markets around the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

BQA Keeping Producers Abreast of Animal Care

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we have Jim Lefils from Volusia County, Florida who said BQA is important to his operation and thus is in the process of making sure all of his employees are certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org …

An Abundance of Tomatoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables, Weather

This winter’s mild weather has produced more than just a bumper crop of tomatoes, it has also produced bargains for those looking to stock up on the nutritious fruit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

South Florida Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Florida growers interested in renewable energy may be interested in The South Florida Ag Expo which South Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says is coming up Friday, February 17 in Clewiston. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL AWEP Signup Deadline Set for February 24

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

AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis wants to inform producers of the upcoming batching deadline for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024