Chambliss Working on FIFRA

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

Senate Ag leaders Blanche Lincoln and Saxby Chambliss have introduced legislation aimed at clarifying that additional permits are not required for pesticide application in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

GA Cotton Farmers Need to be on the Lookout for Insects

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

August Crop Reports will be released August 12, but UGA Extension Entomologist, Philip Roberts, says we are already aware of the hot and dry conditions in many parts of the state, a formula for stress and insects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Consumers Prefer Domestically Grown Food

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

A new Harris Interactive poll has found 94-percent of people believe it’s important to grow food domestically instead of relying on foreign suppliers. And American Sugar Alliance Chairman, James Johnson, says this is good news for our local sugar producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …

Spicing Down High Blood Pressure

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

A new study shows that the spicy ingredient in hot peppers, capsaicin, could lower blood pressure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Senate Approves Mandatory Price Reporting

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

The Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting Act is set to expire on September 30th, but last week the U.S. Senate reauthorized the act for five years but it now needs approval from the U.S. House of Representatives before it expires next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

AL Urging Vaccination of Horses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Equine, Livestock

After a few cases of EEE and WNV have been noted, Alabama horse owners are being urged to vaccinate their animals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Discussing Farm/Disaster Bills & Peanut Shellers/Buying Points to Meet

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

In our nation’s capitol, discussions about the upcoming Farm Bill and Disaster Bill continue, as Tyron Spearman has the latest on both of those along with information about a meeting taking place this week involving certain aspects of the peanut industry. Bills: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …

Wednesday Evening Entertainment During Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

The newest official Citrus Expo event for those staying in Ft. Myers Wednesday evening, Aug. 18, is the Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA, planned as an after-dinner social event. Earlier Wednesday evening is the Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s annual banquet. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Grocery Chains Promoting FL Seafood

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about major grocery retail chains that are promoting Florida seafood products through an advertising partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on “Gulf Safe.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …

CRDF’s Gunter Urges Growers To Attend Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Much of the information to be presented at Citrus Expo Aug. 18-19 is based on research that the Citrus Research and Development Foundation funds. The foundation is a co-sponsor of the Citrus Expo seminars, and foundation Chief Operating Officer Dan Gunter urges growers to attend. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …