Commodity Groups Must Work Together on Farm Bill

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

As we continue to keep one eye on the 2012 Farm Bill, Senior Vice-President of the National Cotton Council John McGuire says the most important thing right now is the cooperation between all the commodities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

USDA Economist Makes First Projections for Spring Planting

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

USDA chief economist Joe Glauber has given his first official guesstimates on spring planting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …

Merck Reminds Cattle Producers about Parasite Control

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

Parasite problems will become an issue for cattle producers across the Southeast soon as Dr. Harold Newcombe, cattle tech services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health, said producers need to really look at when the best time it is for them to de-worm. Download Audio To learn more log on to the Merck Animal Health website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Higher Produce Production Contributing to Lower Food Price Increases

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA food price economist Ricky Volpe says consumers will not see as big of jump in food prices this year, due in part to the higher production of fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

2012 FL Citrus Bill Moving Without Any Real Issues

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

According to Representative Ben Albritton, Florida’s 2012 Legislative Session has been a good one for agriculture as he gives us a quick rundown of one of the bills important to citrus growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Chia Pet Chow-Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The seeds that go into the often re-gifted chia pets don’t just have the ability to grow familiar shapes but are also edible and extremely good for you. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

More Corn, Beans and Wheat Expected

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

USDA is expecting quite a few more acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat to be planted this year as Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

Pork Industry to Meet this Week

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Pork producers from across the country will be attending the Pork Industry Forum being held this week in Denver, Colorado. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Ag Woman of the Year

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the recognition of Sarah K. Childs of Lake Placid as the 2011 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. More information about this and previous years’ winners can be found online at Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alabama Grazing Clinic Coming Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

This Tuesday, February 28th an Alabama Grazing Clinic will be held at the O’Neal Farm in Florence, Alabama as Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service said these clinics are held in response to local sponsors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …