FFB Eyeing Immigration as the Hot Button Issue of 2011 Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report we check in with director of state legislative affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Ben Parks, who says that it looks like immigration is going to be the hot button issue for the 2011 Legislative Session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

AL Ag Department Announces Layoffs with More to Come

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is facing an immediate $2.3 million cut resulting in the announcement of employee layoffs. And with another $4.7 million planned to be cut for the 2012 fiscal year, Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan says he hopes to find other ways to make up the budget shortfalls for the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Peanuts Exports are Up

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The latest report shows that peanut exports are still up as Tyron Spearman has a look at the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Higher Meat Production Forecast

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

New forecast numbers show we are now expecting more red meat, pork and poultry output in the U.S. this year than what was earlier projected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GAC Invites Producers to Attend Ag Awareness Kickoff

Randall Weiseman Georgia

As we look toward the eleventh week of Georgia’s 2011 Legislative Session, Georgia Agribusiness Council president, Bryan Tolar, encourages producers to attend the Kick-Off Celebration for Agricultural Awareness Week in Georgia coming up Tuesday, March 22nd at the Georgia Freight Depot. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

All About Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs)

Dan General

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers in this interview discusses the advantages of CHMAs, says CHMAs don’t have to encompass huge areas, and tells how growers can form a CHMA where one doesn’t exist. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Indian River Citrus Group Discussing Plans To Aid Japanese

Dan Citrus, Florida

Some Indian River growers and shippers are discussing plans to donate fresh grapefruit to Japan in the wake of that country’s recent disasters. George Streetman, a River grower and packer and chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, tells about the plans. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …