AL-FL Looks at Possible Peanut Acreage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

Many are looking forward to seeing the results of USDA’s spring planting survey which will be released on March 31st, but when it comes to peanuts, Randy Griggs with the Alabama Peanut Producers Association said it’s really undetermined at this point as to whether growers will increase their acreage much this year. And Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers …

Vilsack on Animal ID and Conservation

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

While talking to the Senate Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee this week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained USDA’s new Animal ID plan and also discussed their proposals for conservation funding in the next fiscal year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

GAC Pleased with Ag Sector’s Overwhelming Response to Proposed 4-H Cuts

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Officially, Georgia legislators continued their break from the session this week, but as we check in with Bryan Tolar, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, we find that they were plenty busy fielding concern regarding a Board of Regents document that was released proposing the elimination of the 4-H program as well as severe cuts to other extension …

FL NRCS 2010 Funding Deadline for FRPP Coming Up Soon

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is reminding produces that the deadline for 2010 funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program is coming up March 11, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 05, 2010

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Here’s this week’s 03-05-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Still No Date for Imported Fish Inspections

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

There is still no word on when final rules for imported fish inspections will be out, as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the issue is very complex. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Delays Unemployment Tax Increase

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

There are many business people in Florida who have been worried about the increase in unemployment compensation taxes but now many in the state, including District 2 Florida State Representative Dave Murzin, wants to make sure all those concerned about this issue are aware the legislation has been delayed for 2 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Farm Spending Cuts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

Both Sides Cheer EPA Water Break in Florida, For Different Reasons

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Sugar

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 4, 2010……….Both sides of a fight over new water quality regulations for Florida are cheering a decision by federal officials to extend the comment period on the proposal, though they did not see eye-to-eye on what the flood of extra time would mean for the plan. The …

Last Call for Georgia Cotton Referendum Ballots

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia cotton referendum ballots must be postmarked by midnight Friday, March 5. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers …