Family Farm Preservation Act Passes Alabama Senate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, General, Livestock

The Family Farm Preservation Act has passed in the Alabama Senate and will now be assigned to a House of Representatives committee for consideration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

ARRA Has Benefited the Efforts of AL NRCS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, USDA-NRCS

The Department of Agriculture has celebrated the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. And several of its successes lay within the realm of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …

Mechanically Harvesting Citrus Discussed By Experts

Dan Citrus, Florida

Many believe mechanical harvesting must be broadly adopted in Florida for citrus growers to be competitive and survive. In this series, a grower and researchers discuss many mechanical harvesting issues, ranging from impediments to its adoption to the promise it holds. In the first report, multi-county citrus extension agent Mongi Zekri and Duda grove manager Mark Colbert say most mechanical …

USDA and FDA Continuing Cooperative Food Safety Efforts

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration are continuing to work together to enhance the safety and quality of fresh produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Lacy Morrone-Cramer Wins the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

OCALA, FL (February 19, 2010)–The winner of Thursday’s $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, was HITS veteran Lacy Morrone-Cramer on Ulysses Van De Krekebeke. “He’s [Ulysses Van De Krekebeke] right at home,” said an excited Morrone-Cramer of Pittstown, New Jersey, standing next to her husband and trainer Adam Cramer, who also competed in the class. Sponsored ContentFCEB …

Chill Hours

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Peach and apple growers are optimistic. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Decision About Review of Key Pesticide Ruling Expected Next Week

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

More water issues are on the forefront as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce next week whether it will review a lower court ruling imposing Clean Water Act permitting requirements on the application of pesticides on, over or near water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Proposes Changes in Crop Insurance Program

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

The USDA has proposed changes in the Crop Insurance Program that will improve producer access to crop insurance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

I Love Farmers…They Feed My Soul

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

There is a new campaign designed to close the disconnect that a lot of consumers have from the farm. And in these three reports, Annalisa Clarke, manager of the I Love Farmers…They Feed My Soul campaign, explains how they are using the social media platform to reach their target audience. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding …

AL NRCS Promoting Organic Cattle Production

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

While details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations were issued this week, Dr. Bill Puckett with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama said this is a new program they were promoting at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and invites producers to learn more about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides …