FL NRCS Brought Urban and Rural Communities Together for Farm City Week

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Organizations across the nation recently celebrated Farm City Week, and Florida NRCS was one of those taking part in the educational opportunity with their annual event which brought the urban and rural communities together to commemorate and emphasize their interdependence on one another. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

GFB annual meeting gives commodities an opportunity to come together

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Farm Bureau annual convention wraps up today and Gerald Long, first vice president of the federation and a member on the Georgia Beef Board, says the meeting is an opportunity for all the commodities grown in the state to come together, as he gave an update on the Beef Board and their recent efforts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …

Oyster Farmers Continue to Fight Legislative Efforts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

A series of Oyster safety meetings being held by the Florida Department of Agriculture are underway and Josh Craft, assistant director of Ag Policy for the Florida Farm Bureau explains the purpose behind them. 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 …

State Conservation Committee Works with NRCS to Distribute Funds

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Soil and Water Conservation Committee in Alabama works with NRCS to help get conservation efforts on the ground. 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 of the Florida Cattle …

Trees For Troops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

With Christmas quickly approaching, Nicole Fisher with the National Christmas Tree Association, says that this holiday season we can give a little back to those serving our country. 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 …

Organic Values Questioned

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Organic quality may be over rated and Everett Griner tells us how. 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 of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry

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

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …

Peanut Sales Recover from Salmonella Scare

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

According to Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board, sales for peanut products continue to be above 2008 levels after the salmonella outbreak back in January. 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 …

FFA to be in Tournament of Roses Parade

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The FFA will be featured on a float at this years Tournament of Roses Parade saluting that organization’s role in developing careers for youth. 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 …

Sugar Belle Available To Citrus Growers; Tours Set

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Sugar Belle Mandarin hybrid released by the University of Florida-IFAS is now available to the Florida citrus industry. In these reports, Peter Chaires, executive director of the not-for-profit New Varieties Development and Management Corporation, describes the Sugar Belle and tells about two tours where growers can see it in the grove. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …