FL Ag Coalition Working on a Census Document

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, was in Tallahassee again this week for a meeting with the Florida Ag Coalition as they work together to represent agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

ALFA Members in DC to Meet with Legislators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Members of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation are in Washington DC this week for their annual Washington Legislative Trip and Executive Director, Paul Pinyan, says they have a large delegation this year of 250 members visiting with their representatives regarding their issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

FL Senate Passes Tomato Safety Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The senate has passed a bill that that is designed to ensure the safety of Florida grown tomatoes by setting minimum food safety standards and authorizing the state Department of Agriculture to inspect tomato farms, greenhouses and packing facilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Gov Presented with Restored Tractor

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Governor Sonny Perdue hosted the seventh annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day last week to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness to our state, but he received a thank-you of his own when he was presented with his father’s restored tractor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Agricultural Grant Opportunities Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

USDA is offering numerous grant programs for farmers. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative has funds to address five key societal challenges, childhood obesity prevention, climate change, food safety, global food security and sustainable bioenergy. And USDA’s Risk Management Agency also has funds available for partnership agreement grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Gunter Addresses National Academies’ Citrus Greening Report

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Chief Operating Officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation says the Florida citrus industry will take a close look at this week’s National Academies’ suggestions for HLB management. He says one proposal, creation of Citrus Health Management Areas, would be difficult to implement in Florida. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …

FL Babcock Ranch Taking Care of Land

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Babcock Ranch in Florida is an example of a farm where the land is being taken well care of, helped in part by programs through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cutting Warming Costs for Broiler Houses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Due to efforts in trying reduce the energy costs of heating chicken houses, research findings may have come up with a way to help producers reduce the cost of keeping broiler chickens warm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Proud Festival this Saturday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There is a big peanut event coming up this Saturday which Tyron Spearman says is open for all to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024