Top Cattle Operations Honored for Environmental Stewardship

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

It was a full day of events at the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Kissimmee, Florida as one of those taking place this evening involved NCBA recognizing six U.S. cattle operations for their commitment to sustaining their family operations by conserving land, resources and wildlife through the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Master of Ceremonies for the event was President …

Dismal Weather Resulting in Dismal Cotton Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Our less than desirable weather has resulted in less than desirable crop conditions and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that certainly includes our cotton crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Debt Debate Has Taken Time Away from Other Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

With the debt deal now pretty much a done deal many in the ag industry are hoping that some other issues can receive the attention that they deserve. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Smokey Bear Goes High Tech

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

A new smart phone app is being combined with radio and tv ads to spread Smokey Bear’s message about wildfire prevention. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Immigration Policy A Priority of Florida Governor Scott

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

By LILLY ROCKWELL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 1, 2011……….When lawmakers begin preparing for next year’s legislative session in September, one of their priorities should be taking another look at laws dealing with immigrants, Gov. Rick Scott said Monday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Florida Beef Hi-lighted at National Meeting

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

The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference continues today in Kissimmee, Florida as Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes said along with various discussions about the beef checkoff, a part of this summer conference is the Florida Post-Agriculture Tour which will be this Thursday. Download Audio To learn more about the tour coming up Thursday go to www.beefusa.org. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

Alabama’s Best Burger Contest Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock

Voting is underway for Alabama’s Best Burger, a promotion funded by the beef checkoff, as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains about that along with giving us information about a national event coming up this weekend called the “American Grill Master Experience” in Trussville, Alabama. Download Audio To learn more about either event go to bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentWhat …

GA Beef Board Pleased with Workshop

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Beef was the focus of a recent workshop for teachers that Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said various folks were there to explain all aspects of the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Weather Conditions Vary across Peanut Belt

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

Weather conditions across peanut belt, while have not been what we would like to see, have improved in some areas. But Tyron Spearman says that’s not the case everywhere. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Vic Story Discusses Major Florida Citrus Grower Issues

Dan Citrus, Florida

Polk County grower Vic Story in these reports addresses major issues – from labor shortages and HLB to water – that he and other growers addressed at a recent Citrus Industry magazine/Southeast AgNet grower roundtable. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024