FSA County Committee Elections Begin Friday, Nov. 4

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

WASHINGTON, Nov.3, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that the 2011 FSA county committee elections will begin tomorrow, Nov. 4, with USDA mailing ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 5, 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …

Orange Juice May Do More for a Child’s Diet Than Originally Thought

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

According to a new study orange juice may do even more for a child’s diet and overall health than originally thought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

AL NRCS Soil Survey Efforts are Ongoing

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

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service recently unveiled the first generation soil survey program, but AL NRCS Soil Scientist Charles Love says the efforts will be ongoing with continued updating of the soil information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Retaining Existing Dust Standard Is Not Enough

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

While the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomes the news that EPA is proposing to retain the existing dust standard, NCBA’s Deputy Environmental Counsel Ashley Lyon says that is no comfort to rural America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

USDA Payments Support Advanced Biofuels

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

USDA recently announced payments to 156 advanced biofuel producers across the country to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

Putnam Discusses Vision for Future of Energy in FL

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam laid out his vision for Florida’s energy future during last week’s Florida Energy Summit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

US Sugar and DUDA Announce Strategic Business Alliance

Randall Weiseman Florida, Sugar, Vegetables

U.S. Sugar Corp. and A. Duda and Sons have formalized plans for a strategic business alliance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Peanut Stocks Update

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

The latest peanut stocks and processing report shows peanut demand is still strong as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Florida Gets Preliminary Approval from EPA on Water Rules

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

In a letter sent this week, the EPA has given preliminary approval for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection to continue its re-write of fresh water quality standards, as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said this as a positive move. Download Audio To view the EPA letter sent to FDEP visit: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wqs/documents/nancy-stoner-letter-to-fdep-nnc-rule.pdf Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle …

Merrigan Visits GA to Discuss American Jobs Act

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan visited GA recently to highlight how the American Jobs Act would benefit the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …