Putnam Introducing New Food Safety Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The most recent outbreak of salmonella in peanut butter and last summer’s outbreak that mistakenly blamed Florida tomatoes has food safety on everyone’s mind. Florida Congressman Adam Putnam (left) is introducing new food safety legislation, the Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act (Safe FEAST Act). The measure, which has bipartisan support, will modernize food safety regulations and give …

Farmland Values & Weather News from USDA

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

In this report, news about farmland values and more about the weather outlook ahead, from USDA’s radio team in Washington D C. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

March 2009 edition of the Treasure Coast Citrus Notes

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

Tim Gaver, Extension Agent II – Citrus, St. Lucie County Extension in Ft. Pierce, provides this newsletter for the citrus audience. Thanks Tim! You can contact Tim at 772 462-1660 or e-mail him at tgaver.49@ufl.edu Click here to get the newsletter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Help on the Food Bill

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us today just what we need to do the get help with the food bill. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Tracy Fenney wins her second Grand Prix

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida

Texas two step! Tracy Fenney wins her second Grand Prix at HITS Ocala this week OCALA, FL (March 2, 2009) —Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas, continued her hot streak when she won her second consecutive Grand Prix, capturing the blue aboard MTM Farm’s MTM Centano in the $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, …

Review of Week 7 of the GA Legislature

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Georgia lawmakers continued their now routine three day run last week as many legislators returned Monday for a full slate of committee meetings and put their stamp on Day 25 today. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

New and Beginning Farmer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The 2008 Farm Bill brought some new additions to the Natural Resource and Conservation Service’s EQIP program as John Curtis, Resource Conservationist explains why. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Possible Fertilizer Shortage

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Fertilizer prices are still rather high but Crop Nutrient Marketer and Advisor Keith Swanson says availability may be an even bigger concern for farmers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

More Money for Alternative Fuels

Randall Weiseman Energy, Forestry

President Obama’s administration is continuing to work in the development of alternative fuels to where they could make a significant difference in the country’s dependence on foreign oils. And now Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced more money for those efforts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Peanut Referendum Called & GA Peanut Day is Thursday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman reminds peanut growers about an important referendum vote which is coming up April 2nd through April 30th, and about an annual fun event called PB&J day which will take place this week with Georgia legislators in Atlanta. More on Peanut Referendum: Hear about GA Peanut Day: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …