Specialty Crops Hoping to Carry Over Progress in 2008 Farm Bill to 2012

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

The 2012 Farm Bill is not only being discussed, but already negotiated in Washington D.C. and John Keeling, co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says they hope to be able to maintain the great forward progress made in the 2008 Farm Bill for the specialty crop industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Peanuts Roll in as Freeze Hits Texas

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

The drought this season is not the only thing that has had an impact on the peanut crop in Texas as Tyron Spearman has an update on the crop across the belt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …

FL Lawmakers Busy in Committees to Prepare of Early Start of 2012 Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

It is a busy week in Tallahassee with lawmakers in town for a full committee week in preparation of the early start of the 2012 session coming January 10, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida …

Indian River Citrus League Discusses Canker, Water, GAPs

Dan Citrus, Florida

The state’s oldest citrus trade association held its 81st annual meeting last week in Vero Beach and discussed pressing current issues. Among those, addressed in these reports by Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique, were attempts to get the European Union to accept a reasonable canker protocol for Florida citrus, water management and good agricultural practices. Canker: …

Alternative Energy

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Wind and solar power is making a come-back. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

GA Cotton Acres Could Be Down a Bit Next Year

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

As Georgia cotton farmers start to plan for the 2012 season, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says there is a good chance for cotton acres to be down a bit next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …

Photos Show Fruit Loss to Brown Rot in Gulf Citrus Region

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri took these photos Monday morning, Nov. 14. He said they show how bad brown rot can be, adding that one-fourth of the crop can be lost in a few weeks. 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 Considers Efforts …

Efforts Ongoing between FL NRCS and Ag Sector to Protect Coral Reefs

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

US Deputy Under Secretary Ann Mills says efforts of the US Coral Reef Task Force are ongoing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

Alabama Natural Resources Council Receives National Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources Council (ANRC) was recently recognized with the “Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award” given by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Forest Service. This annual national award honors individuals and partnerships for outstanding efforts in conservation and forest stewardship. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Efforts Continue to Increase Ag Exports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Ag exports have hit record highs this year but Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says they are not resting on their laurels as they continue their trade efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …