AL Ag Commissioner Candidates Speak on Water Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

With Alabama primaries coming up Tuesday, June 1, 2010, the four Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries candidates recently took part in a forum at the Alabama Agribusiness Council meeting, were they were asked about how they would address water issues in relation to production agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

President Obama Discussing Immigration and Energy

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

President Obama discussed priorities for the remainder of the year with the Senate Republican Conference earlier this week. Where he asked for their cooperation in finishing work on measures to help create jobs and improve the economy. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program Re-Opened

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that the department’s Division of Forestry is re-offering the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost Share Program to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners. The sign-up period has begun and will run through July 1. The goal of the program is to minimize southern pine beetle damage in Florida by helping …

Vidalia Onion Crop Looking Good

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Despite a wet winter, spring and start to harvest, Georgia’s famous Vidalia Onion crop is looking good. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Corn Utilization and Technology Conference to Feature UGA Speaker

Randall Weiseman Corn, Field Crops, Georgia

The National Corn Growers Association Corn Utilization and Technology Conference will be held in Atlanta on June 7-9, 2010, with Dr. Gale Buchanan, dean and director emeritus of the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, as the keynote speaker. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

NCBA Answering Governance Structure Questions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association met with USDA officials this week about the associations proposed new governance structure, and NCBA President Steve Foglesong said the Secretary of Agriculture had a list of questions for them to answer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

DCP Signup Deadline Nearing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Enrollment for the 2010 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP) and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) will end next Tuesday, June 1, 2010 and Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Animal Shelter Shortage

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Iceland farmers are overwhelmed. Why? They have a serious problem that Everett Griner tells us about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL NRCS Working to Restore Longleaf Pine Plot

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS State Resource Conservationist, Greg Hendricks, says they hope that their work in restoring 40 acres of Longleaf Pine back behind their Brooksville Plant Materials Center will help serve as an example for landowners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

House and Senate not Agreeing on Tax Extenders Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, General, Livestock

A Tax Extenders bill is currently moving through the house that includes a one-year retroactive extension of the biodiesel tax incentive and 1.5-billion dollars in crop loss disaster assistance. However, Senate Republicans are preparing an alternative bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …