Choosing Peanut Varieties for 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

University of Florida peanut specialist Dr. Barry Tillman said they did a lot of testing with the various varieties this year and has a few suggestions when it comes to choosing the right ones for your operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …

FL H2-A Workers to See 4 Cent Increase – GA Will Jump by 27 Cents

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The newly announced minimum hourly wage rates for H-2A workers will require Florida and Georgia growers to increase their wages. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Congress has Joined Fight to Stop Youth Farm Labor Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In response to the U.S. Department of Labor pushing to restrict the ability of youth to do farm work, legislation has been introduced in Congress with more expected to come. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For …

2012 Milk Production May be Higher

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

With milk prices running higher than had been expected, analysts say next year’s milk production may also be higher than had been predicted as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely …

New Angus Records Program Coming

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

A new program that will provide Angus breeders and their customers even more information in making selection decisions will be introduced next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Citrus Industry eNews: China Report; CA Freeze; La Niña Expectations

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS China Citrus: Threat or Opportunity for Florida’s Citrus Industry? Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Eating Habits

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Everett Griner explores one question…Does where you live influence your eating habits? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Cotton Industry Still Working to Overcome Loss of Temik

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Cotton producers were faced with an abrupt departure of a key pesticide in 2011, but Kater Hake with Cotton Incorporated says fortunately they have been able to deal with the loss through a strong and successful emphasis on research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

BQA Certification is Important for Beef Producers

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

Our “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, this week has Kristy Arnold from Screven, Georgia who notes consumers want to make sure what they purchase in the grocery store is a healthy and wholesome product and thus she urges producers to become BQA certified to ensure beef stays in that category. …

EPA Lowers Cellulosic Ethanol Mandate for 2012

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

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program and USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the mandate for cellulosic ethanol saw a substantial decrease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …