AL Dairy Farmer Named AFB Young Farmer Chairman

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, General

Will Gilmer has been named the new chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Gilmer will start his one year term in February and says that he is excited about the opportunity to work with others on the committee in communicating their message. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Growers Urged for Input for New E P A Numeric Nutrient Water Regs

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida farmers are urged to register now to assure their views are heard and considered at three EPA public hearings scheduled for mid-February. These hearings will address new numeric nutrient water standards EPA is announcing this week that could dramatically impact agriculture’s ability to operate in the state of Florida, and Florida is the ONLY state singled out for this …

WASDE Forecast Raises Meat Production

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

According to the newly released World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, total U.S. meat production for 2009 is slightly lower but the 2010 forecast has been raised. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …

AL Preparing for Big Cattle Event in Huntsville

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Steve McDonald invites producers from across the state to attend the annual ACA Convention in Huntsville which is just a month away. To make reservations or to learn more go to the ACA website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Using New Media to Spread the Beef Message

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

Lucinda Williams, Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, talks about how they are taking advantange of new ways of communicating with consumers about beef. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Slow Cookers on the Fast Track

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Slow cookers have enjoyed enduring popularity and now with a renewed interest in economical home meal preparation and healthy eating they are simmering again. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Connect Expo Starts Tomorrow

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

Farmers from across the Southeast are invited to be a part of the industry’s newest event, Ag Connect Expo, which starts Wednesday in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register now at www.agconnect.com Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL NRCS Says Apply Now for FRPP

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA‘s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds producers they are now accepting proposals for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. For more information contact Ronald Howard, Florida FRPP State Program Manager at 352-338-9508, or log on to http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/frpp/ Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024