Chemtura AgroSolutions Relocates, Restructures

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

News Release from Chemtura: Chemtura AgroSolutions Introduces New Organization, Opens New Headquarters – Lawrenceville, Ga. (March 23, 2010)—Chemtura AgroSolutions™, a leading global provider of crop protection solutions, announces its new identity, structure and initiatives designed to enhance the company’s ability to provide growers with innovative, value-driven crop protection products and services. Formerly known as Chemtura Crop Protection, the company was …

ALFA Members in DC to Meet with Legislators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Members of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation are in Washington DC this week for their annual Washington Legislative Trip and Executive Director, Paul Pinyan, says they have a large delegation this year of 250 members visiting with their representatives regarding their issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

The Worlds Strongest Insect

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

A species of horned dung beetle has taken the title of worlds strongest insect. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Agricultural Grant Opportunities Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

USDA is offering numerous grant programs for farmers. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative has funds to address five key societal challenges, childhood obesity prevention, climate change, food safety, global food security and sustainable bioenergy. And USDA’s Risk Management Agency also has funds available for partnership agreement grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Cutting Warming Costs for Broiler Houses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Due to efforts in trying reduce the energy costs of heating chicken houses, research findings may have come up with a way to help producers reduce the cost of keeping broiler chickens warm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

Peanut Proud Festival this Saturday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There is a big peanut event coming up this Saturday which Tyron Spearman says is open for all to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Feral Hogs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Their spread is costly to the producer. Can they be stopped? Everett Griner tells us of some conservation attempts of the Feral Hog. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

ACA Tracking Bill in Legislature

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about a bill in the Alabama Legislature that he says will be good for all of animal agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely …

Trying to Preserve Peanut Gene Bank

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There is an effort underway to secure funding to try and preserve peanut germ plasm as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Dorman Grace Running for AL Ag Commissioner

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Dorman Grace, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, recently completed a four-day announcement tour of the state. Starting with an official announcement of candidacy in his hometown of Jasper, Grace completed his eight-city swing with a stop in Mobile. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …