FL NRCS Working with Producers on Integrated Pest Management

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Agronomist for the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, Steve Boetger, says they are working with producers in finding ways to better manage insects, diseases and weeds through integrated pest management. 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 …

Potassium Issues Plagued GA Cotton Producers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

UGA Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says the hot and dry summer has unfortunately aided in bringing his early prediction of potassium issues for cotton producers to fruition. 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 …

AL Producer says Beef Checkoff is a Plus

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

In our series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Randy Moody from Huntsville, Alabama said while many producers think of the beef checkoff’s effort in promotions and advertising, there are other aspects of it which are just as important. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Statement from NPPC on GAO’s Report on Antibiotic Resistance

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

Here a statement from NPPC President Doug Wolf on GAO’s Report on Antibiotic Resistance: “Not only is there no scientific study linking antibiotic use in food animals to antibiotic resistance in humans, as the U.S. pork industry has continually pointed out, but there isn’t even adequate data to conduct a study. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

Food Prices Continue to Rise in Latest Marketbasket Survey

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The American Farm Bureau Federations’ Marketbasket Survey for this third quarter shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $53.12, up $1.95 from last quarter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Still Looking for Budget Areas to Cut & Peanut Calendar

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

As we told you yesterday, a group of peanut leaders are in Washington D.C. this week to learn the latest of what’s being discussed with the upcoming farm bill and how budget cuts will affect agriculture. Tyron Spearman is also there and has an update on that along with information about a couple of upcoming events on today’s peanut calendar. …

Government Oversight Hearing on GIPSA Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork

This morning the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing called “How a broken process leads to flawed regulations.” A representative for the livestock industry talked specifically about USDA’s proposed GIPSA rule and urged the committee to help stop the proposed rule from being finalized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Commission Gives Growers Easy Marketing Meeting Access

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Commission will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 9:00 a.m. at the Florida Department of Citrus, 605 East Main Street in Bartow. The meeting is open to the public. Grower attendance and participation are encouraged; several options are available. The meeting will be broadcast live on Polk County Government TV. Link here to access the meeting online …