EPA Releases Strategic Plan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

EPA has issued its fiscal 2011 to 2015 draft blueprint for advancing five strategic goals including action on climate change, protecting America’s waters and ensuring the safety of chemicals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

National Dine Out for Farms Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The first annual National Dine Out for Farms Week will be held October 10-16, 2010 with a goal of bringing together restaurants and customers to support a sustainable future for America’s farms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

October Crop Estimates

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their major crop forecasts this morning, something many in the industry have been waiting to see, and Tyron Spearman runs through not only peanut crop numbers, but cotton, corn and soybeans too. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

October Cotton Report Up Slightly

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Florida, Georgia

The October all cotton crop production report was released this morning, and Shiela Corley with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington D.C. says the numbers are up slightly this month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Bacon Bits

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Everett Griner looks at the question on why we are eating less bacon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

NRCS Extends Sign-up Period for Conservation Stewardship Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2010 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White today announced the ranking period cut-off date for producer applications in NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended to January 7, 2011. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Bill Gillon Named Cotton Board CEO

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – The Cotton Board is pleased to announce William A. “Bill” Gillon as its new President and CEO. Cotton Board Chairman Craig Shook, a producer from Corpus Christi, Texas, stated “Bill brings an outstanding record of achievement and service within the cotton industry to the Cotton Board. He is respected throughout agriculture as well as the U.S. Department …

Trade Issue Updates

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Poultry, Specialty Crops

There is some news on the trade front as the following report has updates on the first U.S. chicken shipment to Russia and the trucking dispute with Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Retail Food Prices Down Just a Bit in Third Quarter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

The latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey shows a slight dip in retail food prices during the third quarter of 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

AL Beef Month Includes Read for the Record

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

While a variety of activities will be taking place during October Beef Month in Alabama, Selina Knight with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one has producers from 29 different counties participating. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …