First 2009 Cotton Crop Forecast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Florida, Georgia

The National Agriculture Statistics Service released their first crop forecast for the 2009 cotton crop this morning as Shiela Corley with NASS in Washington D.C. has those numbers USDA NASS 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 …

Safer Food

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

There is new government effort to coordinate this and Everett Griner tells us what this effort is. 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 …

Sign Up for Florida AWEP Projects

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Suwannee River Partnership are two of 63 projects nationwide that received funding through the NRCS Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. The deadline for sign up is Monday, August 17, 2009. For more information visit your local NRCS office or log on to their website . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Cotton Industry to be Affected by Food Safety Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, General, Georgia

Cotton may not be the first commodity that comes to mind when food safety is mentioned, but Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, says that the Food Safety Legislation passed recently by the House will affect the cotton industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

New Commerical Application for Watermelon

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Research is underway to find new uses for watermelon, such as nutraceuticals and ethanol. As Wayne Fish of the Agricultural Research Service says these efforts will help increase potential markets for producers. 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 …

Citrus Expo Speaker: Aerial Sprays Work on Psyllids

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

In the first report below, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers discusses his planned Citrus Expo talk about aerial applications for psyllid control. In the second report, he tells what message growers will take home from his presentation. ****** Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. CLICK THE EXPO LOGO TO PRE REGISTER! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

UF Encouraging Food Supply Vets

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Dr. Glen Hoffsis, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida, talks about a program they have to help grow the field of food supply veterinarians. 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 …

AL Coalition for Farm Animal Care

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

A new coalition concerning the care and well-being of farm animals has been developed according to Auburn University’s Dr. Wayne Greene. 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 …

GYFA Hi-lights Cattle Industry

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

President-elect of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Bill Bryan, talks about the the Georgia Young Farmers Association’s annual Farm Tour held earlier this summer in Northwest Georgia. Plus the Georgia Young Farmers Association is holding their 4th annual Steer and Heifer show this week. To learn more click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Will Peanuts Have a Counter Cyclical Payment & Peanut Proud Donating Peanut Butter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks even further into the average price for peanuts as many wonder whether there will be a counter-cyclical payment this year, and also talks about Peanut Proud’s efforts to donate more peanut butter. Counter Cyclical Payments: Donating Peanut Butter: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …