Legendary Farm Broadcaster Derry Brownfield Dead at 79

Gary Cooper General

It came as shocking news Saturday to hear Derry Brownfield had died. I’ve known Derry Brownfield most of my career in this business and I’m proud to be among those he considered a friend. I doubt anyone ever agreed with all of Derry’s views but all would likely agree he would not hold back in sharing them, most of the …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wounded Warriors

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is on state legislation that Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, Senator Alan Hays and Representative Greg Steube have proposed to designate certain areas of certain Florida state forests as “Wounded Warrior Special Hunt Areas.” Download Audio For more news and information about Florida agriculture, visit FreshFromFlorida.com on the web. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

AL Governor Believes Good Things Lie Ahead

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

With a difficult task of balancing the budget, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley says times are tough during this 2011 legislative session, but that he believes things will get better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Citrus Commission To Meet Wednesday In Bartow

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus’ governing board will hear numerous reports on juice sales trends, marketing efforts and other matters when it meets Wednesday. 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 Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag in Review for the Week of March 7, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending March 11th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Plan Draws Florida into Congressional Focus

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Rooney Thanks EPA Administrator for Commitment to Work with Florida on Numeric Nutrient Compromise, Requests Information on Third-Party Review, Economic Analysis Following is the text of a news release just in from Florida Congressman Tom Rooney. We’re posting immediately since this is a topic of most timely and critical interest. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

FFB Expects A Change in Style for 2011 Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Florida

Florida’s 2011 Legislative Session started this week and Ben Parks, Director of State Legislative Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says he doesn’t expect this year to be business as usual. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

House Ag Committee Passes Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

There has been more movement and a significant win for growers regarding the requirement of EPA Clean Water Act permits for use of pesticides in or near water as Don Parrish, regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, reports that the House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …