Work Continues on 2009 Crop Loss Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Work to develop and pass disaster assistance legislation for the 2009 crop losses has taken a number of turns over the last several months and Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says it is now expected to be developed through some type of administrative avenue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Creating Happier, Healthier Pollinators with Bee Pastures

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Agricultural Research Service scientists are continuing their quest for happier, healthier pollinators with the creation of bee pastures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL Farm to Fuel Summit Coming Up

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

The 2010 Farm to Fuel Summit is coming up next week, August 11-13, 2010. For more information visit www.floridafarmtofuel.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Senate Approves Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act passed unanimously in the Senate with some provisions that should make specialty crop growers happy. As it includes a six-cent reimbursement per school lunch tied to serving healthier meals with more fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

More Broadband Projects for Rural Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The USDA has announced new broadband investments to further the goal of bringing more households, businesses and institutions in line with 21st century technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

America’s Great Outdoors Get Attention from Ag Secretary & Others

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., August 6, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined senior officials from the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to host a listening session under President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative. The public shared their ideas on natural resource management strategies for the Empire State communities. These strategies may serve as a foundation …

Peanut Fields Needing Rain

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

Many peanut acres across the southeast are being affected by this hot and dry spell, as while some areas have been fortunate to receive spotty rains, Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association said overall we really need a good general rain. And no matter where your fields are located, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia reminds …

Grill Giveaways at Grand Finale

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

After you’ve earned a full plate of CEUs (8.5) and CCAs (6), plan to stick around through the “Stay for Steak” grand finale luncheon from noon to 2:00 that will wrap up Citrus Expo on Thursday, Aug. 19. The event will feature a valuable Traeger wood pellet grill as the grand prize, in addition to other grills and related giveaways. Enjoy …

ANCW Finalize Plans for Ambassador Contest

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

The American National Cattlewomen recently met as their president, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, said they were able to finalize plans for the upcoming beef ambassador competition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

Cheese Please

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Cheese popularity is booming and Everett Griner tells us how he knows. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025