USDA Releases Final Draft of Crop Insurance Agreement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

WASHINGTON – As part of the Administration’s continuing efforts to reform the Federal crop insurance program, reduce the Federal deficit, and maximize taxpayer dollars, USDA has released the final draft of a new crop insurance agreement and announced that $6 billion in savings has been created through this action. Two thirds of this savings will go toward paying down the …

Two-Member Families

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

Everett Griner talks about how the supermarkets today are stocked for families of four or six, along with the waste of food for a two-member family. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

USDA Addressing Concerns Regarding BCAP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

The top official of USDA’s Farm Service Agency says USDA will address in the final rules the concerns voiced by some that the Biomass Crop Assistance Program may be raising prices for bark and other forest products used by paper makers and other industries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …

Cotton By-Products as Erosion Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Discovering new markets is an important element in agriculture and therefore, Cotton Incorporated and Mulch & Seed Innovations teamed up to find new market opportunities for cotton, through an all-natural fiber hydromulch from the by-products of ginning. And according to Andy Ellis, President of Mulch and Seed, the technology behind the hydromulch takes advantage of cotton’s natural characteristics making it …

National Get Outdoors Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

National Get Outdoors Day is Saturday, June 12th. And Anne Zimmermann of the US Forest Service says the annual celebration is designed as a means to educate citizens on the many opportunities for recreation and discovery in the great outdoors. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …

Vilsack on NCBA Governance Proposal

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

Discussions concerning the national beef checkoff program dealing with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s proposed new governance structure continue, as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is concerned about the firewalls between the checkoff program and the policy programs run by NCBA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA’S Monthly Crop Report

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

The latest round of USDA crop reports was released this morning as Gary Crawford tells us what the numbers show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Youth Labor

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

The rights groups are opposing child labor. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Cotton Industry Conducting Life Cycle Analysis

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Energy, Georgia

The U.S. cotton industry is examining itself from field to fabric through three major areas of work. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

USDA Conducting Bee Survey

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

USDA has begun a 13-state survey of honey bee pests and diseases to determine the prevalence of parasites and disease-causing microorganisms that may be contributing to the decline of honey bee colonies nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …