Fruit Pickin’s

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

This has been, and is, a good season for fresh fruit. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

AL NRCS Enjoying a Successful 2011

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama will be wrapping up the 2011 fiscal year in less than two months on September 31 and Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser gives us a little summary of this year so far and what to expect in 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Cotton Board Approves 2012 Budget and Elects New Chairman

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – During its Annual Meeting in Durham, North Carolina, the Cotton Board reviewed and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2012 budget of $80 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. The budget and plan, along with the Cotton Board’s recommendation, will be forwarded to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for final approval. The Cotton Board elected …

Seeking Comments on Proposed Animal Disease Traceability Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

In a tele-conference early this afternoon, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack presented the proposed rule for Animal Disease Traceability noting there will be a 90-day comment period. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Speed Eating

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The fasted growing sport in the world is Competitive Eating, but not everyone sees competitive eating as fun and games. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

Texas Crop may Affect Peanut Prices & Peanuts can Help with Diabetic Diets

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

We all have heard about the severe drought situation for many parts of Texas as Tyron Spearman reports today the peanut crop there may have a real affect on overall peanut prices, along with information about how peanuts can help in diabetic diets. Texas: Download Audio Diets: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

First Ever Oil Savings Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama will meet with industry officials to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles and to thank them for their leadership in finalizing a successful national program for these vehicles. This meeting marks the Administration’s announcement of the standards, which will …

2011 Corn Crop

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

This is another year of high corn prices. Everett Griner tells us what this means for the consumer as well as for the producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Row Crops Not the Only Thing Struggling in Heat

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives an update on how the heat and drought are affecting specialty crops across the nation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

Vilsack Announces Changes to CRP to Assist Producers Impacted by Severe Drought Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is modifying its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) policies to help those affected by sustained drought conditions. Throughout this year of extreme weather, USDA has supported and delivered assistance to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …