Two Separate Bioenergy Tax Credit Amendments Fail in Senate

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

Two separate amendments to extend the biodiesel tax credit for all of 2012 have both failed in the U.S. Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

GA Growers Encouraged to Attend 2012 Farm Bill Hearings

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will hold two Farm Bill forums on Friday, March 16th to discuss the Farm Bill process and to listen to farmers from across the state. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

During U.S. Congressman Allen West’s recent visit with farmers back home in Florida, he noted that he hopes that some of agriculture’s longstanding issues can be solved soon. Download Audio For the complete interview and story click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Fix a Leak Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

American households waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water each year due to leaky pipes, toilets, showerheads and other fixtures, but fixing leaks can be easy and inexpensive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Citrus Black Spot May Eventually Threaten All Florida

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Citrus black spot, currently confined to Collier and Hendry counties, could eventually become a serious issue in other parts of the state, according to speakers at a black spot workshop in Immokalee. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Peanut Price and Loan Update & Chambliss Attending Farm Bill Forums

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

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut price and loan numbers along with a reminder about a couple of farm bill hearings that will take place this Friday in Georgia. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Senate Highway Bill Moves Forward with Agricultural Exemptions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON (March 13, 2012) – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Report: California Would Remove Trees If HLB Detected

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

A news organization last week quoted a California Department of Food and Agriculture official as saying that if the citrus disease HLB is found in that state, there will be mandatory tree removal and area-wide treatment of HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllids. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Saddle Up!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Horse ownership is now a liability. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Two Weeks Away

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 2012 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 30-31 in Huntsville as Dr. Billy Powell said if you’ve not registered yet then now is the time to do so. Download Audio For registration information go to bamabeef-dot-org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …