Peanut farmers approve the Georgia Peanut Commission

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

TIFTON, GA May 3, 2012 Georgia peanut farmers reaffirmed the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) by a vote of 87.6 percent during the recent referendum, held March 15 through April 15. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

Market for Local Produce Operations Continuing to Grow

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Gerald Long, a specialty crop grower in Bainbridge, GA, says despite the long list of challenges that goes along with growing a wide variety of produce, the recent “buy local” movement has opened up some great opportunities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

Native Plants are the Premiere Local Locals

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, USDA-NRCS

Mimi Williams, director of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant Materials Center, says one twist to the “buy local” movement is the use of native plants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

Maintaining Exports Still a Challenge after BSE

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

It’s been just over a week since USDA announced the 4th case of BSE in our country but when it comes to exports, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said the vast majority of U.S. trading partners have followed sound science and handled news of the BSE case responsibly. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Education and Outreach One Component of AL NRCS Mission

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

As part of their outreach efforts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama strives to educate the public regarding the need for conservation. Kathy Walker, District Administrative Coordinator for the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District, uses a fun activity known as soil babies to address some of the issues farmers deal with every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Farm Bill Debate Starting to Get Interesting

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

Differing opinions from senators and congressmen are starting to emerge regarding the Senate Ag Committee’s Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …

Northern Specialty Crop Growers Still Struggling with Freeze Damages

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

As we continue to keep you informed regarding the woes of our fellow specialty crop growers to the north, USDA’s Gary Crawford has with this report with Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

New Safeguards to Protect Against Foodborne Illness

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

USDA has announced measures to better protect consumers from foodborne illness in meat and poultry products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Breaking Down Senate Farm Bill

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

Today Tyron Spearman digs a little deeper into the Senate farm bill to look at what is and isn’t in this version and what some are hoping to add when it makes it to the full floor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

Citrus Industry eNews: Peace River Packing’s Resetting Plans

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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