USDA Asking for More Flexibility in 2012 Farm Bill

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

Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack recently told the Senate Ag Committee that in order to get the most bang for their buck in the 2012 Farm Bill, they would need more flexibility to administer programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

US House Ag Chair Encourages Obama to Act on Energy Policy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Ag Chair Frank Lucas has encouraged President Obama to take action to assist farmers and rangers struggling with the impact of high energy cost. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

US Sugar and Duda Complete Deal

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Completing a deal announced back in November, U.S. Sugar Corp has officially paid $150 million for land owned by A. Duda & Sons Inc.’s sugar cane production business near Belle Glade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Peanut Price and Loan Update & Congress Holding Farm Bill Hearings

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

No real changes to this week’s peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman has that information and a look at the latest loan numbers along with details about some farm bill hearings that have been scheduled. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Bringing Back the Family Meal

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In the following two reports, Extension nutrition expert Sandy Proctor gives us evidence on how the family meal is important as well as tips on how to successfully incorporate it into your daily life. The Resurgence of Family Mealtime: Download Audio Tips for Meals on the Fly: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Applications for Assistance to Organic Farmers due March 30

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Gainesville, FL., March 7, 2012– USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency’s Organic Initiative. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on March 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Lake Placid Citrus Field Day Draws 70 For Research Info

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Growers learned about nutrition programs for HLB-infected trees, windbreaks, leafminers, advanced citrus production systems and more at a Wednesday field day at the Citrus Research and Education Foundation’s Lake Placid Grove. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Citrus Industry eNews: ACPS Research Reports; OJ Sales Plummet

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Grow your investment Fire Ant Free. DON’T MISS THIS Researchers Discuss Advanced Citrus Production Systems Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Career Choices

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Weather

Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Peanuts at Georgia State Capitol & Florida Peanut Producers to Meet

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There were lots of peanuts at the Georgia state capitol yesterday as Tyron Spearman was there and reports on the days activities along with a reminder about the Florida Peanut Producers annual meeting coming up Thursday night and about a survey that needs to be returned. Capitol: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio Survey: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …