Florida Agriculture Issues in State Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Here are headlines concerning agriculture from today’s Florida Legislative session provided to us by THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Contact newsserviceflorida.com PANEL EDITS OUT FARM PHOTO BAN: The Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday turned out the lights on a proposal aimed at preventing people from secretly taking pictures on farms. With the proposal causing controversy, the committee removed it from …

More Research Dollars Needed for University of Florida IFAS

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock

The importance of research dollars for the University of Florida IFAS was a major discussion at last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s legislative quarterly meeting in Tallahassee as FCA President Don Quincey knows all of agriculture depends on those research efforts. And Jeff Dahl with the University of Florida’s Department of Animal Sciences talks about the funding they hope to get …

New USDA Energy Website

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says in an effort for rural Americans to have a good understanding about what bioenergy opportunities are available to them, USDA has launched a new energy website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Contract Update & Lower Cotton Price May Help Peanuts

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

There was an update to peanut contracts last week but only in one area as Tyron Spearman has the latest there, along with information on how the lower cotton prices we’ve been seeing may help peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Suffers Serious Tornado Damage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Weather

Agriculture Food Safety Inspectors have been deployed in Alabama after this mornings severe weather as this is a release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: MONTGOMERY – Due to the widespread tornado damage in the early morning hours today, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has activated the Emergency Operations Center at the department headquarters in Montgomery. …

Reminder to Producers Regarding CSP Funding Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

A quick reminder to producers regarding the January 27, 2012 deadline for the first ranking period of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Stewardship Program. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Comments Welcome for Poultry Inspection Proposal

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Last week USDA announced their proposal to modernize poultry slaughter and improve food safety across the U.S., and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said this all stems from a successful pilot program that has been underway for some time. Download Audio There is a 90-day comment period on the proposal which can be done through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. …

More Talks of a Single Federal Food Safety Agency

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There have been renewed interest in talks regarding the possibility of single federal food safety agency if Congress gives the Obama Administration the green light to reorganize the government. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024