GA Farm Represents Region II for National Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

One event that will take place this Thursday night at the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas will be the 2009 National Environmental Stewardship Award ceremony. Download Audio And for those interested in next year’s event, applications are currently being taken for the 2010 award. For more information or to nominate a cattle operation …

Resolution on Greenhouse Gas & Cotton Referendum Results

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information about the recent resolution that was filed concerning greehnhoue gases, along with the results of the cotton referendum, and also says there are no changes to peanut contracts at this time. Gas: Download Audio Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Ft. Pierce: FL Citrus Show Focuses on Research

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Show held in Ft. Pierce this week put heavy emphasis on research into citrus greening disease and canker, and, the funding needed for theat research. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff discusses that focus in this first rerport. Download Audio In this second report, Neff reports on a speaker who draws smiles when he talks about grapefruit exports to …

Florida Now Deemed as a Cotton-Producing State

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Florida

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the results of a Cotton Research and Promotion Program referendum that was held October 13, 2009, through November 10, 2009, to consider amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order) – the referendum passed. Two amendments were proposed by AMS: – Revise the definition of “cotton-producing state.” – Revise the …

UF Receives Special DOE Funding

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

The University of Florida has received special funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to conduct a radically new genetic analysis of poplar trees in an effort to help harness the trees as a sustainable and economical fuel source. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Details on Congressional Action to Nullify EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, gives a little more detail on the efforts in Congress to suspend the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

A Push for Better School Lunches

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Citrus Commission Selects New Adv Agency – It’s Official – BBDO

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Lakeland, Fla. (January 26, 2010 – Florida Dept of Citrus) — The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) conducted a comprehensive six-month agency review to ensure that Florida citrus growers have the most qualified advertising agency to help drive future advertising efforts. The review process was designed to increase industry participation by including Florida growers and holding public meetings to allow the …