Ag Trade a Top Priority for Administration

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As trade continues to be a top concern for producers, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, says it’s a top priority on their list as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

USDA Working to Bridge the Producer and Consumer Gap

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

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has been out on the road traveling the country with a goal of strengthening rural communities and improving the health and nutrition of school meals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Harvest Pace Exceeding 5 year Average

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Georgia

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says corn harvest is already at the midway point in many places here in the south, as the country as a whole is seeing a 2010 harvest well above the five year average pace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Possible Link Between Vitamin D and Pregnancy Complication

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

A new study finds that women who develop a severe form of pregnancy-related high blood pressure tend to have lower blood levels of vitamin D than healthy pregnant women. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Farm Bill

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner asked-2012 Farm Bill by 2013….Maybe? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

For the Love of Bacon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

It’s time for BLT’s and bacon burgers, but many consumers are finding that their main ingredient for some of their favorite summer lunches is costing a bit more than last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Atlantic Hurricane Season Slowly but Surely Heating Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Weather

As we approach the peak of hurricane season, September 10, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says we are starting to see the tropics heat up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

CRP Deadline and Youth Loans Reminder

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

USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds producers the deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up is until the close of business this Friday, Aug. 27th. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with information on how FSA also is offering operating loans to youth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Many to Attend Livestock Workshop this Friday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

This coming Friday a very important joint public workshop will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado to discuss competition in the livestock industry, with this workshop to focus mostly on the cattle industry. Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said producers need to be involved by making a public comment on this issue. …

Sherrod Says No to USDA

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

Shirley Sherrod, the former director of USDA’s Rural Development Program in Georgia, has accepted a personal apology from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for her wrongful firing. During a lengthy face to face meeting on Tuesday the Secretary formally offered Sherrod the position of deputy director of the office of Advocacy and Outreach, but Sherrod turned down the offer as …