Peanut Pricing and Loan Updates

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at this week’s pricing for peanuts along with an update on how many tons are still on loan. 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 …

Citrus Industry Fashioning GAPs Food Safety Document For FDA

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks offers an overview of efforts to document Florida citrus’ good agricultural practices (GAPs) ensuring food safety. He notes in the second report that there has been some controversy in the formulation of the GAPs. Finally, he reports that the effort has been led by the fresh fruit industry …

FL Bioenergy Association Hosts Feedstocks Info Mtg at FFBF Gville

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau’s state headquarters in Gainesville hosted today’s Florida Bioenergy Association “Florida Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels Workshop”. This is one of a series of meetings being held around the state to explain new business and crop opportunities for Florida farmers, hear farmers’ concerns and quesitons about this emerging agricultural sector, and present information about incentive programs now available for …

F.A.D.

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

Everett Griner tells us how this affects the American farmer and also has some good advice. 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 …

Hotel Registration Deadline Approaching for FFB Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation will hold their 69th annual meeting coming up October 13-15, 2010 at the Hilton Ocean Front Resort in Daytona Beach. And Young Farmer & Rancher and Women’s coordinator, Shaun Fulford, says for those interested in attending late registration is still open, but September 17, 2010 is the hotel registration deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

GA Peanut Tour Gives a Glimpse of all Aspects of Peanut Production

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

The 2010 Georgia Peanut Tour has wrapped up and UGA Extension plant pathologist, Bob Kemerait, says attendees got to see several aspects of the peanut industry during the 24th annual event, including buying, processing, and shelling, as well as the current state of the peanut crop in local fields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle …

Special New Grower Assistance Programs will Help SE Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced some new assistance programs for segments of agriculture that may not have been as protected under Farm Bill disaster programs. Assistance for Field Crops: Download Audio Assistance for Aquaculture Producers Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Some Food Safety Basics Confusing to Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

A recent survey has found that people are often doing either too much or too little when it comes to the safe handling and preparation of meals in their homes. 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 …

GA Beef Program in High Schools

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says they were fortunate to receive grant funding for a program that will take place again this year to promote beef with high school students. 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 …

ACA Seeking New Members

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Dee said while the 2010 membership drive did not go quite as well as they had hoped, they are encouraging producers to get out and sign up members for their 2011 drive which is underway. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …