Reach for the Stars Winner

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia

A Georgia producer was one of fifteen lucky soybean growers from around the country named as winners in the American Soybean Association/John Deere Reach for the Stars contest. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

A Citrus News Update from Around the World

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, an update of Europe’s plan for “protectionism” in citrus imports, and good news for Spain’s market. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Moving Forward with FL Citrus Appropriations

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Mike Sparks, FL Citrus Mutual, says that the Florida citrus industry is in great position as the 110th Congress works on appropriations. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

The New Farm Bill

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner tells us what tricks have to be done with this Farm Bill, and how, maybe, decisions will be made to accomplish this.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

SE Projects Get Energy Grants

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Sugar

Two Southeastern cellulosic ethanol projects received grants last week from the US Department of Energy. Range Fuels, Inc., was awarded a $76 million grant to fund the research and construction needs of an ethanol plant in Soperton in Treutlen County Georgia. Once completed, the plant will produce about 40 million gallons of ethanol per year, and 9 million gallons per …

House Subcommittee Discusses Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture met Feb. 28 for a hearing focusing on the Bush administration’s farm bill proposal as it relates to specialty crops and organics. USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Connor answered questions from subcommittee members about the specialty crop title to the USDA 2007 Farm Bill proposals the agency released on Jan. 31. Report …

Prospective Plantings Survey

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops

The big question among corn, soybean and wheat producers at the Commodity Classic last week was how much are you planting this year? USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is asking that same question right now during the annual planting intentions survey, according to Herb Vanderberry, director of the Alabama NASS office. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Legislature Kicks Off With Citrus Issues as a Major Concern

Randall Weiseman Citrus

March 6th marks the first day of the 2007 Florida Legislative Session, and Mike Sparks, of Florida Citrus Mutual, says it is important for the citrus producers to stay focused on the major concerns for the industry this year, the Greenbelt Law, and Citrus Research Funding. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober …

Use Copper Wisely

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, another Dupont-sponsored “Ask Your Citrus Expert” feature. This week Dr. Jim Graham,UF/CREC in Lake Alfred, discusses the importance of understanding copper products and their application rate. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

Region II Cattlemen to Meet in Florida

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

In April, NCBA’s Melanie SoJourner says Cattlemen from across the Southeast are invited to be in Florida for the Region II meetings.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …