Putnam Praises Vote on State Water Standards

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

FL Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has praised the unanimous vote to approve a new slate of statewide water pollution standards that would replace the EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Florida Forever Sees Restoration of Funds in Scotts Budget Proposal

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

FL Governor Rick Scott’s 2012-13 proposed $66.4 billion budget includes some restoration of funding for the Florida Forever Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

USDA Publishes Final GIPSA Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

USDA has published the final rule implementing the 2008 Farm Bill provisions to better protect livestock producers and poultry growers under GIPSA. But the National Chicken Council is disappointed it still includes provisions estimated to cost the chicken industry as much as $55.5 million annually. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

Monsanto Announces Class of 2012 Cotton Varieties

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Monsanto has announced their class of 2012 Deltapine cotton varieties and Cotton Germplasm Lead Dave Albers says one of them, DP 1252, is specifically designed for southeastern growers. And Georgia grower Michael York agrees, saying that in his experience, DP 1252 offers phenomenal yield potential. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

The Best Holiday Gifts Come From Farmers

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, General

“We see fruit often in holiday songs, food and traditions,” says Jane Kirchner, Managing Director of Marketing and Communications at American Farmland Trust (AFT). “Just a few that come to mind are della robbia wreaths and pear trees, and oranges in the toes of Christmas stockings.” This December, Kirchner is unveiling what she hopes will become a new holiday tradition …

Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Report 1

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

In our Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield report today we’re talking with Tony White, Monsanto product development manager, who said the system approach for growing Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans really starts with product selection. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

FL Commissioners Spotlight on Charitable Solicitations

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight includes some tips on making charitable donations and finding information about how charities spend donated money. To perform an online search to see if a particular group is properly registered as a charity and to see their reported financial information; or to download a complete listing of all registered charities with their financial information, click on …

Mutual Leaders Discuss Citrus Issues with State Legislators

Dan Citrus, Florida

On a recent trip to Tallahassee, Florida Citrus Mutual leaders discussed Chapter 601 changes, redistricting and HLB research funding with state legislators. Mutual CEO Mike Sparks reports. 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 Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

You Too?

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

Everett Griner tells us that today’s tomato does taste different. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Ag in Review for the Week of December 5, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025