FL NRCS Working with Agriculture Entities to Improve Water Quality

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

As the the issue of water quality heats up in Florida with EPA’s new nutrient standards, the agricultural community continues their water efforts. As Terri Bates, assistant deputy executive director of the SouthFlorida Water Management District, says they have been working with the Florida Department of Agriculture and the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop Best Management Practices for …

Niche Seed Varieties Could Provide Good Yield and Quality

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Many cotton farmers are still trying to find a good replacement for 555, and Scott Brown, Colquitt County Extension Coordinator, says there are a number of niche’ varieties that should work well for the growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Many Tickets Still Left in Turkey Hunt Drawing

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

There are still quite a few tickets left for Florida Farm Bureau’s donation drawing for a weekend turkey hunt with Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Researchers Studying Wild Bees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

As scientists struggle to come to grips with Colony Collapse Disorder they have begun to cast a worried eye towards wild bees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Chambliss Supports Limiting Epa’s Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gases

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Saxby Chambliss, has announced his support for a resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to an endangerment finding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Bronson on Tour of Freeze Damage

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson took a tour of crops damaged by this month’s freeze and says that some growers may have a tough time recouping their investment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Butter Donations Continue & Peanut Prices Should Improve

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

More peanut butter is heading to Haiti as Tyron Spearman has an update on that story along with information about comments made last week on how peanut growers should hopefully be looking for better pricing this year. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Smaller than Expected Cattle Numbers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

According to the recent numbers, the nation’s feedlots have less cattle in them than many had expected, and are at the lowest levels since 2005. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024