Taskforce Unveils Roadmap to Tackling Childhood Obesity

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Childhood Obesity Task Force has recently unveiled their action plan of solving the problem of childhood obesity in a generation with a series of 70 specific recommendations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

FL Concerned about Economic Impact on Tourism & Seafood Industry

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

— Florida reminds residents and visitors that Florida’s coasts are clean and seafood is safe — TALLAHASSEE — State agency leaders are concerned that people across the United States falsely believe the state has been impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Florida’s beaches and fishing grounds remain open to residents and visitors to enjoy. Currently, there are …

Growers Urged to Use Peanut and Soybean Inoculants

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

Due to heavy rainfalls over the past few months Glen Wiggins, Regional Sales Manager for Becker Underwood, said they are urging growers to not overlook a critical input when it comes to soybean and peanut acreage this year. Download Audio To learn more visit their website at beckerunderwood.com Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, …

NCBA Concerned with EPA Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, said they are really concerned about the possibility of EPA having the right to come on to your land to tell you how to use the bodies of water located there. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares …

Have a Snicker

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut sales should boost crop prospects. Everett Griner explains just why this is so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

Southeast Hosting 2012 Farm Bill Hearings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Various agricultural groups and producers will be involved in two farm bill hearings being held in the Southeast this Friday and Saturday, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Better Year for Livestock Producers

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

Thanks to an improving economy and tighter supplies of beef, pork and poultry, 2010 is shaping up to be a much better year for U.S. livestock producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

FFB Urges Producers to Contact Gov about Pending Bills

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Florida Farm Bureau has sent out an FBACT Action Alert to encourae their members to contact Governor Charlie Crist in support of the Greenbelt Legislation and the General Ag Bill. Both bills must both be signed by Saturday, May 15 in order for them to become law. Click here for more details on the legislation and to take action. …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day to feature Energy Crops

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

The Sunbelt Ag Expo will hold it’s Field Day on Thursday, July 8, 2010. And Executive Director Chip Blalock, says that in addition to the tradition row crops they have expanded their forage and grass research to include potential energy grasses. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares …

More Funds for Broadband

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA is providing additional grant funds to expand broadband access in rural America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …