FFA Members in 12 States Push to Connect with Local Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

INDIANAPOLIS (February 16, 2012/National FFA Organization) – It’s no secret that networking is a pivotal step toward a bright career in any industry. With that in mind – and a chance to win some substantial prizes for their FFA chapter – FFA members in 12 states are producing new connections with local farmers at an incredible rate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Suit Filed Over Stalled Fisheating Creek Restoration

Gary Cooper Cattle, Florida, General

From NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Citing a lack of progress in restoring the region to its former, navigable condition despite a court order to do so, a group of environmental groups on Tuesday filed suit against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, charging the agency with violating the state’s open records and meetings laws. “Instead of actually remediating the …

Falling Surplus

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

Farming is moving from surplus to shortage. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida 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, …

Florida and Georgia Seeking Peanut Board Nominees

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

We’ve been contacted by both the Florida Peanut Producers Association and the Georgia Peanut Commission that they are seeking nominees for the National Peanut Board. So Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about an Irrigation Workshop coming up next week that growers may want to attend. Nominees: Download Audio Workshop: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

GA Cotton Producers Gained Insight Regarding Needs of International Markets

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

During the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting earlier this month, GA cotton producers heard from Vice President of Market Competition with Cotton Incorporated, Mike Watson regarding what is going on in cotton markets around the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Ecological Site Descriptions Could Assist Landowners in Addressing Invasives

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS Resource Conservationist Greg Hendricks says they hope their work in developing Ecological Site Descriptions will assist producers in their fight against invasive pest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

BQA Keeping Producers Abreast of Animal Care

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

In this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we have Jim Lefils from Volusia County, Florida who said BQA is important to his operation and thus is in the process of making sure all of his employees are certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org …

An Abundance of Tomatoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables, Weather

This winter’s mild weather has produced more than just a bumper crop of tomatoes, it has also produced bargains for those looking to stock up on the nutritious fruit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

South Florida Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Florida growers interested in renewable energy may be interested in The South Florida Ag Expo which South Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says is coming up Friday, February 17 in Clewiston. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL AWEP Signup Deadline Set for February 24

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis wants to inform producers of the upcoming batching deadline for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …