USDA Determination Document Explains Assessment Methods for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that FSA is making available a determination document, also referred to as a statement of position, regarding tobacco payment funding. The document states the current methods used to calculate manufacturer and importer assessments that fund the Tobacco Transition Payment Program …

GA Pecan Growers Seeing Banner Prices

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s pecan crop could set a record thanks to high demand which is creating even higher prices. 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 …

Peanuts Loans Have Been Repaid

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

Marketing loans made for 2010 peanuts have been completely repaid as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

US Congress Places Restrictions on Implementation of GIPSA Rule

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

WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2011) – Congress voted Nov. 17, 2011, on a $19.8 billion 2012 agricultural spending bill that includes language blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture from implementing controversial reforms to livestock and poultry marketing. The so-called GIPSA rule, proposed last year by the USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyard’s Administration, would have wreaked havoc on the U.S. cattle …

Metal Thefts

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 talks on new laws are introduced laws that will tighten metal theft. 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 …

Research Suggests Orange Juice Evokes Positive Emotions

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Americans have been enjoying the great taste of orange juice for decades, and now research suggests they may turn to this refreshing beverage for how it makes them feel. A new study from the Florida Department of Citrus found drinking orange juice actually made participants feel positive, carefree and rejuvenated. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Cattlemen-NCBA Lawsuit against EPA Continues

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

While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given preliminary approval to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s new state rules concerning fresh water quality standards, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ashley Lyon said EPA has yet to actually accept what the Florida DEP will be doing and thus the Florida Cattlemen’s Association-NCBA lawsuit challenging EPA’s determination letter and final rule establishing …

Dressing the Walls with Cotton

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Cotton has long held the market for putting clothes on our backs, but in the following reports, Tom Wedegaertner, director of ag research for Cotton Incorporated, explains how they are now dressing up another surface, our walls. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

AL NRCS Invites Producers to Goat-Agro-Forestry Workshop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

On November 29th an event called Understanding Small Landowners’ Perspectives on Adoption of Goat-Agroforestry Land Management Systems will be held at the Alabama Rural Heritage Center in Thomaston. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservationist Gregory Dansby said NRCS will be there to help producers better understand some of the USDA opportunities for grazing and land management systems. Download Audio …