FBC Receives Funding for Projects

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Thanks to the Federation of State Beef Councils, Brad Etheridge Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, says they will be able to conduct a couple of big projects again in the state this year. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Preparing for June Beef Month

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Even though May is just getting started, many are busy preparing for June Beef Month in Georgia. Julie McPeake with the Georgia Beef Board reminds all county cattlemen chapters the annual promotional contest will be held again this year. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Pecan Growers Meet

Randall Weiseman Georgia

Tyron Spearman has a report from the annual Georgia Pecan Growers annual convention. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Who Do You Think About When You Think About Farming?

Dan Agri View

This one will really surprise you!  Everett Griner tells us and gives us some interesting information on it too.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Commish Chairman Comments on Scientific Rsch Push

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these reports, candid comments from Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr about recent investments of Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) funds to help in citrus greening research efforts. Albritton also discusses the painful but real challenge of some growers not doing what is needed to deal with greening, thereby harming neighboring growers who are trying to control the …

UF Ag Women Name Hariot Greene 1st “Woman of Distinction”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When the University of Florida Agricultural Women’s Club celebrated its 100th anniversary recently, it added a new tradition—recognizing one of the state’s foremost female agribusiness leaders. At an April 17 reception, Vero Beach citrus grower and cattle rancher Hariot Greene was presented the club’s first Women of Distinction Award. The event was held at the President’s House …

AL Ranch Receives Highest NRCS Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Montgomery, Alabama was the setting for the presentation of the 2008 Excellence in Conservation Award as this year’s recipients were Mike & Annie Dee of Dee River Ranch in Aliceville. Pictured (l-r) are Richard Coombe, NRCS Regional Assistant Chief for the East, Mike Dee, Annie Dee, and USDA Under-Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Gary Mast. Interview with Mike Dee …

FL CSP Signup Continues

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

The sign-up period for the Conservation Security program continues through May16th, as a special meeting was held in Chipley, Florida this week letting land owners in that area know more about the program which involves the Choctawhatchie Watershed. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GCA Adds Another NCBA Representative

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association recently was able to add another person to represent them on a national basis with the NCBA. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FSA Releasing Data and Trying to Ban Peanuts from Airlines

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information about data being released by the Farm Service Agency and also has a story about efforts underway to again try and ban peanuts from airlines. Report 1 (:35 mp3)    Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024