Teaching Iraq Farmers

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

Iraq farmers are studying the U.S. system and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

EPA Florida Water Fight May Be Decided By Someone Else

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2010……Days after state environmental officials detailed to lawmakers their objections to federal water pollution standards opposed by the much of the state’s business and farming communities, a congressman running for agriculture commissioner said a deal could be in the water. U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, who …

FL NRCS Deadlines Fast Approaching

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

Ken Morgan, program specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that there are some upcoming deadlines for 2010 funding. Applications for the Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program are due March 11, 2010. And sign up for the Organic Initiative ends March 12, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

AL NRCS Reminds Producers: Upcoming Organic Initiative Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants to remind producers that the deadline for 2010 funding for the Organic Initiative is coming up on Friday, March 12. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

GA Cotton Producers Returning to Hand Pulling

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Eric Prostko, extension weed specialist with the University of Georgia, says palmer ameranth is forcing Georgia cotton producers to change their management techniques. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Red Bay Ambrosia Beetle Found in Miami-Dade County

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced that a redbay ambrosia beetle, the vector of laurel wilt disease, has been found in an insect trap in the Emerald Lakes subdivision of Miami-Dade County. Prior to this find, the redbay ambrosia beetle had not been found south of Martin County. It is not known if all redbay ambrosia …

FL Cattlemen Visit State Capitol

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

The cowboy hats were very visible at the Florida state capitol today as members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association were on hand to talk with legislators. And while there they were able to see part of the legislative session as lawmakers convened this afternoon to talk about some of the issues before the state government. Knowing that proposed budget cuts …

Peanut Market Update & No Payments for Many Crops

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

Tyron Spearman today has the latest peanut market information and also looks at why many crops this year will not be receiving counter-cyclical payments. Peanuts: Download Audio Payments: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

ANCW President Seeking New Members

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

As President of the American National Cattlewomen’s Association, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama is hoping more women will join in efforts to really build membership this year in ANCW. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Citrus Forecast Surprises Many With Orange Crop Increase

Dan Citrus, Florida

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s March citrus crop forecast surprised the Florida citrus industry by increasing the expected size of the orange crop. Most had expected further decreases following a January freeze. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Find the full report at: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Florida/Publications/Citrus/cit/2009-10/cit0310.pdf Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …