Labor Solutions’ Troutman Talks Labor; Sponsors Live Citrus Forecast

Dan Citrus, Florida

Labor Solutions has stepped up to sponsor Southeast AgNet’s LIVE coverage of USDA’s annual Citrus Crop Forecast release next Wednesday morning October 12, 2011.  Live coverage can be heard on this website, and on Southeast AgNet’s citrus news affiliate stations .  Labor Solutions is owned and operated by former state legislator Baxter Troutman, who in this interview discusses the status …

Proposed Farm Bill Combines Programs & USDA Helping Rural Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

As many continue to discuss possibilities for a new farm bill, there is one proposal which combines various programs, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about a new program which was announced to help rural areas. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

Research Vital to Keep Cotton on Top

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

The denim market is extremely important to the success of the cotton industry which is why CEO of Cotton Incorporated, Berry Worsham, says so is continued research and innovation. 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

Florida Farm Bureau Meeting this Week

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation will be held October 6-8 at the Peabody Orlando and will center around the theme “Strengthening Family Farms and Communities since 1941”. For more information log on to FloridaFarmBureau.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

USDA Unveils New Spanish Version of MyPlate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

In an effort to reach more consumers USDA has recently unveiled a Spanish-language version of the federal governments primary food group symbol called MiPlato. 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

AFB Submits 2012 Farm Bill Proposal

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

The American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors has recently released its farm bill proposal and director of public policy Mary Kay Thatcher gives the details. 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

The Importance of Ag Research

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

As congress continues to mull over the budget, some in the ag sector are concerned with possible cuts to research funding and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says for good reason. 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

FL Seeking Woman of the Year in Agriculture Nominations

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

The Florida Department of Agriculture is encouraging producers to submit nominations for the 2011 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award. 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

Potatoes Lose Valuable Antioxidants in Storage

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new study has found that potatoes’ cancer-fighting properties diminish in storage. 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

Oct 31 Batching Date for FL NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS District Conservationist Darryl Williams reminds producers that the batching date for their Farm Bill programs is coming up October 31, 2011. And he says that includes the Longleaf Pine Initiative. 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 …