Comment Period for New GIPSA Rules Extended

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

USDA has extended the comment period to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed rule on livestock marketing for another 90 days. 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 Pork Group Seeking Delegate Candidates

Randall Weiseman Florida, Livestock, Pork

The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2011 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010, in conjunction with a Board of Director’s meeting of the Florida Pork Improvement Group at the Florida Farm Bureau State Office Boardroom, 5700 S.W. 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida. Download Audio For more …

Debating the Climate Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Peanuts

More discussions are taking place concerning the Climate Bill as Tyron Spearman has an update on what’s being talked about in our nation’s capitol. 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

Citrus Growers Can Earn 8.5 CEUs At Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida researcher and Expo seminar coordinator Tim Spann says he knows of no other venue where growers can earn so many CEUs in such a short amount of time as they can at Citrus Expo. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …

Citrus Growers Urged To Act On Nutrient Criteria

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida water will have a huge impact on citrus growers and other Floridians. Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Barbara Carlton tells why and urges growers to contact members of their congressional delegation about the issue. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …

Farm Exports

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

Today Everett Griner tells us how tougher diplomatic tones are needed. 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

Wildlife Expo to be Held this Saturday

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock

A Wildlife Expo will take place this coming Saturday, July 31st at the University of Florida / PJC Milton Campus in Milton, Florida. I talked with Robin Vickers, Events Coordinator for the University of Florida West Florida Research and Education Center, about the upcoming event. Download Audio For more information please contact Ms. Robin Vickers at 850-983-5216 x 113. Sponsored …

Aphids Slow to Build this Year in GA Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

UGA Extension Entomologist, Philip Roberts, says growers should look out for aphids, as they were slower than normal to build this year. 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

Specialty Crops Escape Damage from Florida’s First Tropical Storm

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Early reports indicate that the first tropical storm of the season to strike our state hasn’t caused any major damage. 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

Southeastern Growers Need to be on Watch for Soybean Rust

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

Our cold winter gave soybean rust a slow start, but now with tropical-type weather causing more wind and rain, both UGA plant pathologist, Bob Kimmerait, and UF agronomist, David Wright, say that farmers need to be aware of the current spread of the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …