Specialty Crop Producers Having to Irrigate During Planting

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

As land preparation and planting for fall vegetables and sugarcane continues on schedule, some growers are having to irrigate fields due to dry conditions. 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

Beef Checkoff Celebrating 25th Anniversary

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

The Beef Checkoff is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and Roger West from Gainesville, Florida, secretary/treasurer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, said while the research program isn’t as visible as other checkoff programs it’s no less important. Download Audio Learn more about your Beef Checkoff Program any time at www.MyBeefCheckoff.com. Or access the full anniversary series at Silver Anniversary. …

Alabama Ready for October Beef Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

This morning, leaders with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association visited Governor Bentley who signed a proclamtion declaring October as “Beef Month” in Alabama. ACA’s Erin Beasley said October will be a busy month as various beef promotions will take place across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Cotton Life Cycle Analysis Completed as Part of Vision 21

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

As part of the efforts from the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program, Cotton Incorporated has completed a comprehensive life cycle inventory and life cycle analysis of cotton products through the Cotton Foundation VISION 21 Project. Kim Kitchings, Senior Director of Cooperate Strategy for Cotton Incorporated, explains how this effort will help the cotton industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …

Peanut Contracts Offered & USDA Purchases RUTF’s

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

Tyron Spearman has the latest information concerning offers for peanut contracts along with more on yesterday’s announcement concerning the purchase of Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods. Download Audio 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

New and Improved Field Demos Set for Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Weather

With only four weeks to go until the 34th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, Executive Director Chip Blalock gives producers a sneak peak on what field demos they can expect to see. 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, …

First Public Hearing this Saturday on Proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area

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

Here is a news release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting the first of two public meetings this Saturday, Sept. 24 in Avon Park, Fla., to answer questions and take comments on the proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in south-central Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

Roka Addresses Labor Costs Of Growing And Harvesting Citrus

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida economist Fritz Roka takes a broad look at citrus labor costs. He addresses the high cost of harvesting labor late this spring, the cost of regulatory compliance and the impact the immigration debate may have had on labor cost and availability, among other things. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored …

RUTFs coming from Peanuts

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

Peanuts higlighted a tele-conference held today where officials discussed the Food for Peace program called Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods, as peanuts have become an important part of that program. 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