Drought Assistance for Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced $780 million in assistance to help farmers and ranchers manage drought and weather related production challenges, including a new $50 million program for livestock producers impacted by drought.  Alabama Report  (1:30 wma) Georgia Report   (1:27 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Traditional crops facing competition from new crops

Dan Agri View

Specialty crops are moving into the southeast.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

USDA PROGRAMS TO AID DROUGHT REGIONS

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

JOHANNS FOCUSES USDA PROGRAMS TO AID DROUGHT REGIONS Aid Includes $780 Million in New, Unused and Accelerated Funding HAYES, South Dakota, Aug. 29, 2006 – Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced during a visit to South Dakota $780 million in assistance to help farmers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

Storm Ernesto to Pass Thru Lots of Florida Citrus

Dan Citrus

Storm system Ernesto throwing some curves at citrus growers and ag meeting planners this week around Florida.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Indian River Growers In Particular Prepare for Storm Ernesto

Dan Citrus

Citrus Grower Stan Carter of McCarthur Farms shares some thoughts as growers prepare for tropical system Ernesto.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

GA Beef Month Chapter Award Announced

Randall Weiseman Beef, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board has announced the winner of the June Beef Month Chapter Contest. Julie Watson said they were excited about this years entries  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

AL Producers Members of both ACA & NCBA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is working closely with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in building membership across the state. I talked with Dr. Billy Powell about how they all work together.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

FL Peanut Harvest Begins

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Some growers in Florida have started their peanut harvest. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Peanut Standards Board Appointees

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has more on the five appointees to the Peanut Standards Board.  Report (:22 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

FL Biofuels Conference Still On

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Despite the potential for Ernesto crashing the party, the Florida Department of Agriculture is still planning to hold the first Farm to Fuel Summit this week in Orlando. FL Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says there is a great deal of interest in biofuels production in the Sunshine State. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …