Enrollment Period for 2017 Safety Net Coverage Began Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Wheat

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini made an announcement that enrollment for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs began Tuesday, November 1, for the 2017 crop year coverage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Expanded Southeast AgNet Coverage, Thanks to WMEL

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Today at noon, WMEL Talk Radio will be moving up on the dial. The talk radio station will be moving to a new AM home frequency that will broadcast on the Space Coast, Palm Beach to north Daytona Beach. In addition to the new 50,000-watt AM channel, WMEL Talk Radio will also be heard on three new FM stations: 94.7, …

USDA Surplus Cheese Purchase is Nothing New

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Three weeks ago we told you that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had announced that USDA was offering to purchase $20 million of cheddar cheese to reduce a private cheese surplus that has reached record levels, to assist the stalled marketplace for dairy producers whose revenues have dropped while assisting food banks and other food assistance recipients. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat …

2016 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards

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Since 1994, The Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented to spotlight the innovative practices introduced by Florida growers and ranchers. Nominees for this prestigious award are derived from all parts of Florida’s diverse agricultural industry, but all find common ground in a commitment to being positive stewards of Florida’s natural resources in a quest to provide quality agricultural products …

Florida NRCS Invites Producers to Natural Resource Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Environment, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida invites producers to attend its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on November 15 in Gainesville. Discussions will be held concerning 2014 Farm Bill programs and conservation easements. Those interested are encouraged to attend, as the event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, …

Ag Institute of Florida to Hold Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Ag Institute of Florida will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, November 17 at Feeding America Tampa Bay. The event will run from 3:00 – 6:45pm where folks are encouraged to mix and mingle with agriculture industry communicators representing associations, businesses and institutions, while also giving back to the community. There will be a tour of Feeding America Tampa …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 28, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Education, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Trade, Weather

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at a new nationwide presidential poll involving farmers and ranchers, provide information about an upcoming event for Southeast cattle producers, talk about drought conditions affecting pastures, TPP, Halloween peanut candy Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

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Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending October 28th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

St. Lucie County Citrus Grower is Re-elected to Statewide Farm Bureau Leadership Post

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From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Orlando, Fla. – Delegates at Florida Farm Bureau’s 2016 Annual Meeting have unanimously re-elected Brant Schirard as vice president of the organization. First elected as Florida Farm Bureau vice president in 2010, Schirard will now begin his fourth consecutive term. A St. Lucie County citrus grower and a Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Favorite Peanut-Related Treats for Halloween

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

With Halloween here, many of the treats handed out this year to the ghouls and goblins will include peanuts or peanut butter. That’s something that Tyron Spearman says is good for the peanut industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024