It’s been a warm but beautiful Wednesday at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga as some of the crowd was on hand to hear the announcement of the new USDA CRP Longleaf Pine Initiative. I was able to catch up with Senate Ag Committee Chairman, Saxby Chambliss, who discussed not only that new program, but also the 2007 Farm …
USDA Announces Program to Restore Longleaf Pine Forests
At the Sunbelt Ag Expo this afternoon Teresa Lasseter, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency, announced a new CRP Longleaf Pine Initiative to increase forests by 250,000 acres in 9 southern states. Hear the announcement made by Lasseter along with comments from Senate Ag Committee Chairman Saxby Chambliss of Georgia. Announcement (6:00 wma) Report (1:30 wma) The FSA website has …
GA Beef Board Talks with Producers at Sunbelt
The Georgia Beef Board has been set up again this year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, giving them a chance to talk with producers about the Beef Checkoff. Pictured are Julie Watson and Clay Talton who are splitting up the time here. I talked with Julie on how they enjoy meeting with cattlemen from across the state each year. Report (1:00 wma) …
FL Producers Urged to Signup for EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida encourages producers to signup for the EQIP program. State Conservationist Niles Glasgow says the batching deadline will soon be here.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
AL National Fair Livestock Numbers
Livestock numbers at the Alabama National Fair were pretty good again this year, according Bob Ebert, University Extension Livestock Specialist with Auburn University.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
More Winners at FL Farm Bureau Meeting
The big news out of the Florida Farm Bureau meeting last week in Daytona Beach was a new president elected, but there were other winners at the convention. See Florida Farm Bureau’s website for more details. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Cotton Board at Sunbelt
Sunbelt Ag Expo offers an opportunity each year for the Cotton Board to touch base with cotton producers in the southeast. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Tomatoes in Iraq
Here’s a story from Paul McKellips, US Department of State, Public Affairs GO Team on assignment in Iraq, talkings about Iraq’s re-emerging tomato industry. Tomatoes in Iraq (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
High Pack Out Leads to Positive Outlook
Richard Kenney of Florida Citrus Packers feels that the high pack out percentage this year is one reason for a positive feeling in producers. Report (:49 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Optimism in Packers View of Season
Richard Kenney, FL Citrus Packers, says even with all the new rules added this year, it should be a good one. Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …