Farm Bill, Crop Insurance, Trade Highlight ASA Policy Direction

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

March 5, 2012… St. Louis, Missouri… Soybean producers from all U.S. soybean growing regions gathered in Nashville last week to review and revise the policy direction of the American Soybean Association (ASA). One hundred thirty three producers from ASA’s 26 state affiliates served as Voting Delegates in this annual process that guides the ASA as it pursues future initiatives to …

Producers Still Have Opportunities to Apply for 3 Major NRCS Initiatives

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

There are two more batching dates coming up for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel Initiatives. The first of which is coming up on March 30th, 2012. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Kenneth Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Variety of Peanut Meetings this Week

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

There are a variety of meetings and events taking place this week across the Southeast in the peanut industry as Tyron Spearman has a look at some you may be interested in attending. 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 …

GA Cotton Producers Should Prepare for High Nematodes Pressure

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

UGA Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait says this winter’s La Nina weather pattern will likely bring more issues with nematodes this year. 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 …

New Nutrient Data Labels on Meat and Poultry Packaging

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

Joanne Holden with USDA’s Nutrition Data Laboratory says meat shoppers will now find nutrition data listed on single ingredient meat cuts, ground meat and poultry. 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 …

GA Labor Survey Deadline Extended to March 16

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The deadline for the labor survey that was sent out by the Georgia Department of Labor in mid-February has been extended to March 16th. 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 …

Potato Growers Talk Trade in DC

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

During last week’s National Potato Council annual Potato D.C. Fly-In, nearly 150 growers and industry leaders received an opportunity to better understand and advocate for the industry’s most pressing federal policy priorities. And John Keeling, executive vice president and CEO of the National Potato Council, says one of those priorities was trade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Payment for Environmental Services

Randall Weiseman Cattle, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Livestock

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Payment for Environmental Services Program that pays participating ranchers to capture and store water on their land. More information about the program is available online at FRESP.org. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …

Alabama SLE Rodeo Week is Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, General, Livestock

It’s Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo week in Montgomery, Alabama as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said the week not only includes the annual rodeo performances but also the annual Junior Beef Expo. 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 …

Department Of Citrus’ Ackerman Discusses 2 Months On The Job

Dan Citrus, Florida

New Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Douglas Ackerman in these reports discusses his activities and plans and tells what message he’s been delivering to industry groups. Download Audio 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 provides support for cattle producers regardless …