GIPSA Rulemaking Process Broken

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

Here is a NCBA Opinion Editorial by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas: As a lifelong cattle producer, I’m well aware that even small changes in government regulations can have a big impact back on the ranch. I hear from livestock producers every day on a wide variety of issues affecting their ability to produce high quality, affordable meat. In …

Ag in Review for the Week of June 06, 2011

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FCA Convention 1 Week Away

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is coming up June 21-23 in Marco Island as Jim Handley says there will be various topics discussed at this event that many will want to hear. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 10th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio *FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio *Here’s a note from the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: The budget proposed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and passed by …

EPA Clean Water Act Guidance Document Will be Hard to Fight

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The EPA is continuing its effort to expand jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. This time through a guidance document and regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, Don Parrish, paints a pretty disturbing picture of just how much the expansion could affect farmers. FL Download Audio AL/GA Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture …

FL Forests Receive Restoration Dollars

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry

Florida is one of nine states to receive funding for Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Strawberry Crate Reduces Rotting

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Researchers have developed a new reusable strawberry crate to better maintain berry quality and reduce rot problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Hidden Superpowers of Reindeer

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Researchers have discovered that reindeer can see beyond the visible light spectrum and are able to perceive ultra-violet light. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

CHMAs Increasing In Effort To Control HLB In Florida Citrus

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports on the large number of Citrus Health Management Areas that exist to fight psyllids and the HLB they transmit, the benefits of CHMAs, and more. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024