Cotton Performance Plus Deadline Extended

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Due to the weather issues many cotton producers faced this season, Monsanto’s Ty Fowler says they have moved back the deadline for their Cotton Performance Plus Program to Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

Florida’s Southerland Blasts Water Rules

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

From the News Service of Florida: U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., took shots at the Environmental Protection Agency’s rules for water quality in Florida during remarks to a lobbyist convention in Panama City Beach. Southerland said the new standards’ impact on the economy had not been fully weighed and were not fair to the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Exports Up Again

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

Agriculture exports heads U.S. trade. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

Roby Says Over Regulations Are Costly

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

U.S. Representative Martha Roby says the trend of over-regulating producers is not only a burden, but also extremely costly. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Exports Forecast Stays Steady

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Both the updated 2011 Ag Trade Forecast and the first 2012 report has ag exports holding steady with a slight increase in imports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …

Organic Farmers Could Benefit From Ground Covers

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Studies conducted by USDA scientists indicate that organic farmers who need to periodically amend their soils with compost after planting can still control weeds-and hold down costs-by using fabric ground covers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …

Researching Sugarbeets as a Biofuel

Randall Weiseman Energy, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Research is underway to produce a sugarbeet fit for processing into an alternative fuel. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Florida Cattlemen Hopes Redistricting Leaves Rural Districts

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

When it comes to the Florida redistricting process, Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard, said they are hoping to still maintain some rural districts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Alabama State Vet on TB Re-Emerging

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier said with the fact that TB has made an appearance again, it’s a good example of why animal traceability is important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Georgia Producers Encouraged to be BQA Certified

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Carole Hicks, Extension Animal Scientist with the University of Georgia and BQA State Coordinator in Georgia, said producers can benefit in many ways from being BQA certified. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …