New CSP Funds Available

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has announced the release of additional funding for Conservation Security Program (CSP) implementation. Funds will be made available for both the completion of payments on Fiscal year 2007 CSP contracts as well as to prepare for a future program signup. The new signup would includes the 51 watersheds previously identified for this fiscal year, including the …

Lake O Levels Cause Concern

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Weather

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson says consumers will see food prices increase and the state face serious economic consequences if the prolonged drought in southeast Florida continues. Total statewide economic losses have already topped an estimated $100 million this year, and are expected to surpass $1 billion over the next two years if the current situation …

More on Windbreaks for Citrus Groves

Gary Cooper Citrus

Bill Castle at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred is doing a lot of study on windbreaks in citrus groves to help prevent the spread of canker. In this report, Castle comments on why growers of fruit for the fresh market should be considering windbreaks into their grove designs. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news …

Citrus Growers Invited to Another CHRP Mtg in Lake County

Gary Cooper Citrus

Another CHRP Meeting has been scheduled, this one for growers in Florida’s Lake County region. RSVP’s are requested for the meeting that begins at 10 a. m. Tuesday August 21st, at the Lake County Extension Service in Tavares. To RSVP, contact Ryan Atwood or Maggie Jarrell at (352) 343-4101. Report (2:00 mp3) Pre-register for Seminars and Trade Show attendance at …

Dry Weather Affecting Peanut Crop

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The weekly crop update from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service shows the dry weather is really affecting the peanut crop here in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the Report  (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

GA Peanut Crop Suffering

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman also has information peanut growers need to know about their crop.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Producers See Value in Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

A recent survey shows prodcers across the country once again show support for the beef checkoff program.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

AL-FL Fall Beef Nutrition Series

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida

Cattle producers in Alabama and Florida are reminded of the Gulf Coast Beef Alliance Program.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

GA Heard County Lamb Show Upcoming

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Livestock

Any 4-H or FFA member in Georgia is welcome to participate in the 7th annual Heard County Lamb Show coming August 25th.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Pasture Land Values Increase

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service recently released their Land Values and Cash Rents Report which shows an increase in pasture land across the country.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …