FL Peanut Crop Hurt by Dry Weather

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

As peanut harvest continues, its become obvious in a lot of cases just how the dry conditions have affected the crop. I was able to talk with a few folks about the Florida crop including Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association and two growers from Jackson County, Jeff Pittman and Larry Ford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

National Pasta Month

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

October is officially recognized as national Pasta Month and as celebration the U.S. Durum Growers are asking young people to submit a pasta-related video for their YouTube pasta contest. The deadline October 15, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GBB Talking with Consumers and Producers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board has been able to talk with a lot of consumers the past few days at the Georgia National Fair, and Ashley Hughes said next week they look forward to talking with producers at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

ACA Welcomes New Staff Member

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association welcomes a new member to their team, as Dr. Billy Powell says they are excited to now have Erin Hunter there to fill the position held by Ed Whatley before he retired. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Checkoff Dollars to Promote Veal

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Thanks to funds the Florida Beef Council was able to obtain through the Federation of State Beef Councils, a new program to promote veal will soon get underway. According to Roger Butler, they are excited about being able to promote veal in restaurants around the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Kick-Off of FFB 2010 Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Today is the official start to Florida Farm Bureau’s 2010 Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach. And the following two reports have more info on some of the activities planned for the three-day event. National Affairs Coordinator, Adam Basford: Download Audio Young Farmer & Rancher and Women’s coordinator Shaun Fulford: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Department Of Citrus Targets Shoppers In The Store

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Department of Citrus puts its orange juice message in front of consumers while they’re buying groceries, and urges them to buy multiple containers of OJ. Director of Retail Communications Pete Palmer discusses the in-store marketing strategies in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

Ag Commish Candidates Focus on Different Aspects of Job

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA While he’s been in the pinstripe world of Washington for several years, Adam Putnam is a fifth generation cattle rancher. He wants to return to his roots, hoping he’ll be elected agriculture commissioner in November. For Scott Maddox, technically running for the same office, the goal is a bit different. The …