GA Fairgoers Learn About Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia National Fair has been underway for a week now, and the Beef Story exhibit from the GA Beef Board has been seen by many who have been there.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

AL Beef Month Continues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

October Beef Month continues in Alabama with events and promotions taking place all across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Peanut Harvest Moving Along

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

While peanut harvest continues to move along, it’s still overall well behind normal. Tyron Spearman looks at the latest harvest numbers released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

FL Rep Baxter Troutman Recieves FFBF Legislator Award

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

We spoke with Rep Baxter Troutman shortly after he was recognized as a Florida Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year, at FFBF’s state convention in Daytona Beach. Other state lawmakers recognized as FFBF Legislators of the Year this year include Rep. Denise Grimsley, and Sen. Mike Heridopolos. Full interview Report (approx 3:00 mp3) Story Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

FDOC Prepares for Larger Crop & Research Needs

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the first of these weekly features from the Florida Department of Citrus, Deputy Executive Director for Research and Operations Bob Norberg discusses the marketing focus needed to move a larger crop. In the second report, Norberg discusses recent supply side investments by the Department to support research efforts and needs. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news …

Buy One… Get One Free

Dan Agri View

This is a popular advertisement promotion in most grocery stores.  Everett Griner tells us a short story of happenings at one grocery store with this promotion, and “labeling”.  Then he asked a question we need to ask ourselves.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle …

“No-Match Letter” Issue Put On Hold By Court

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Cindy’s audio report including comments from FFBF Vice president Rick Roth of Belle Glade on how the “No-Match” rule would affect his operation. Report (1:00 mp3) Wednesday, October 10, 2007 – 11:43 PDT SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge in San Francisco barred the Bush administration today from threatening to prosecute businesses for knowingly employing illegal immigrants if they fail …

Latest Harvest Progress and Veg Acreage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The National Ag Statistics Service reports the status of the harvest so far in Alabama. Report (1:00 mp3) And the acreage for vegetables this fall. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Importance of Crop Forecasts

Randall Weiseman Georgia

The 2007 crop year is starting to wind down and the next crop production forecast due out this Friday will be closer to the actual numbers for the year. Doug Kleweno with the National Ag Statistics Service in Georgia says the information they put together each month is an important gauge of how the crops are progressing. Report (1:00 mp3) …

NCC on Senate Tax Bill

Randall Weiseman Cotton

The Senate Finance Committee last week passed a 16 billion dollar bill that would make provisions for a disaster trust fund for farmers as well as create new tax credits. Robbie Minnich with the National Cotton Council says this proposed tax bill would add several billion dollars to the farm bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …