FL Farmers Implementing Creative Practices to Help Preserve Coral Reefs

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

In a previous report we told you about The US Coral Reef Task Force meeting that was recently held in South Florida and deputy under secretary Ann Mills says while there they had the opportunity to meet with farmers who were utilizing NRCS funds to help lesson agriculture’s impact on the environment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

Georgia Beef Producer on Importance of Checkoff

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

“Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you again this week by the beef checkoff, has Charles Rucks from Brooks, Georgia who said efforts in getting the beef message out to consumers is an important function of the checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Celebrating 150 Years of USDA

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

Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says the US Department of Agriculture is excited to be kicking off its 150th birthday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Cattle Industry Convention Registration Underway

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

In case you hadn’t heard, housing and registration are now open for the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show which will take place February 1-4, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be the 114th annual convention as it will include Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …

Citrus Growers And Others Learn About Labor Law Compliance

Dan Citrus, Florida

Nearly 100 attended an agricultural compliance seminar in Immokalee this week. Gulf Citrus Growers Association Executive Vice President Ron Hamel summarizes the event. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Solutions To Citrus Problems Discussed At Economics Conference

Dan Citrus, Florida

Possible solutions to industry problems were among topics addressed by speakers at the recent International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando. In these reports, conference organizer Allen Morris tells what attendees learned, Download Audio Richard Gaskalla discusses the Division of Plant Industry’s effort to protect Florida agriculture, Download Audio and Taw Richardson tells the advantages an abscission chemical should offer the …

Farm Exports

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

Everett Griner explains how agriculture is America’s top export. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Cotton’s Partnership with Under Armour Continues with Charged Cotton Storm

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Athletic apparel giant, Under Armour, has released yet another line of clothing using Cotton Incorporated technology. Cotton Board’s vice president of communications Brad Robb says Charged Cotton Storm is the perfect fit for the winter months. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Turkey Not Just for Thanksgiving

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

Turkey still reigns as the king on Thanksgiving, but Americans are actually eating more turkey than ever beyond just the holidays. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Farm to Fly Program Discussed at Florida Energy Summit

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

Most have heard of Farm to Fuel, but during Florida’s Energy Summit, USDA Director of Alternative Energy Bill Hagy, gave more insight on a related federal program called Farm to Fly. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …