Florida Forest Service Alerts Public to Heightened Wildfire Danger

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Weather

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service are urging the public to use caution with all outdoor fires due to increased wildfire danger levels throughout the state. Dry conditions have sparked wildfires in many areas of the state recently and have threatened 20 …

Proud of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Pairing

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

Many people, especially youngsters, enjoy a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Tyron Spearman reports today that many folks in the peanut industry are proud of that peanut butter and jelly pairing, as they realize what it means to the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Successful Beef Month in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

October Beef Month has wrapped up in Alabama, and in the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pleased with this year’s promotion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia Beef at Tailgating Event

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Football season of course means tailgating, and according to Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia, beef is a great menu item to have. In our weekly beef checkoff report, she talks about an event they attended last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Producers Encouraged to Check out FSA Programs

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida reminds farmers and livestock producers about the various federal farm programs that may be available to assist them on their operation. Florida FSA Executive Director Rick Dantzler says there’s a wide range of programs that are available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

River Infrastructure a Major Concern for Corn Farmers

Randall Weiseman Corn, Export/Import, Field Crops

Meeting export demand is important for the corn industry in our country, and the National Corn Growers Association says eroding river infrastructure is a major concern for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Bureau Discussing Next Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Farm Bill, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Legislative, Specialty Crops

Discussions are already taking place about the next farm bill. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the dairy and cotton programs in the 2014 bill are not working and need fixes, as does the bill’s revenue coverage program, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Statewide Meeting Was a Diamond Celebration

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Orlando, Fla.—More than 600 grassroots members gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando Resort, Oct. 26-28 to celebrate Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 75th anniversary. Florida Farm Bureau voting delegates discussed and approved policy resolutions submitted by county Farm Bureaus throughout the state. The resolutions were adopted as policy for 2017. The meeting included award and …

Peanut Export Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

China continues to be a major destination for U.S peanuts, but according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there may be more competition for that and other markets next year.. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

La Nina and Ag Impacts to Southern U.S. This Winter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather, Wheat

Predicted mild and dry winter weather conditions along the southern tier of the country could cause adverse impacts for some producers. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024