Stricter Regs Regarding Wood Pallets Expected

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Increased U.S. regulations on pallets and other wood packaging are likely on the way, though industry officials say it’s unclear when. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

Vilsack Defends Controversial Crop Insurance Changes

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

During a Senate panel earlier this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, defended a proposal for controversial changes to the agreements the department has with crop insurance companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Planned GA Bio-Refinery Receives USDA Loan

Randall Weiseman Energy, Forestry, Georgia

A planned bio-refinery located near Soperton, Georgia has received a loan guaranteed by USDA Rural Development to make cellulosic biofuel from wood chips. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Forestry Related Bill Moves on for Floor Consideration

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry

The House Committee on Agriculture has approved H.R. 3954 for floor consideration. The bill would authorize the conveyance of 114 acres in Leon County, Florida and would allow the U.S. Forest Service to make equivalent land exchanges within the Ocala and Apalachicola National Forests to better and more efficiently manage the lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

International Food for Education Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Dorothy Feustel with the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service says the USDA’s McGovern Dole International Food for Education Program is expanding this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

GCA Concerned of Proposed Cuts to CAES and 4-H

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Georgia, Livestock

Proposed budget cuts with the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Extension Services and Georgia 4-H programs has the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association concerned, as Josh White encourages cattlemen to contact their senators and representatives and take a proactive stance on this issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

AL Funds Available for Organic Producers

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

Conservation Agronomist Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind farmers transitioning to organic agriculture or those who are already certified organic, have the opportunity to receive assistance and this does include livestock producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Funds Available for Organic Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds farmers that signup for the Organic Initiative is underway, but Agronomist Steve Boetger said to receive 2010 funding your application must be received by March 12. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Putnam: EPA Will Extend Comment Period on Florida Water Rules

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This in today from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s office in WASHINGTON D C – Congressman Adam Putnam today said the Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to extend the comment period on proposed new water rules after a meeting this morning between members of the Florida congressional delegation and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

GA Peanut Crop Update & Peanuts at the Races this Weekend

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

This week Tyron Spearman has been giving updates concerning the peanut crop in the individual states across the deep southeast, and today he has a review of the Georgia crop along with information on how peanuts will be hi-lighted at the Nascar race this weekend. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …