Popular FL Congressman With Strong Caution on Farm Bill Draft

Gary Cooper Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Livestock, Sugar, Vegetables

Congressman Adam Putnam says while yes, there are some good things for Florida citrus and other agriculture segments in the recently passed House version of the Farm Bill, there are also some very negative aspects to the bill that could outweigh the positives. In this report, hear Putnam’s pointed comments about a severe loss of conservation funding if the bill …

FL Has New Testing for BVD

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Florida State Veterinarian wants producers to know about a new way to test cattle for BVD.  Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Counties to Receive Vet Surveys

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Every county in Alabama is urged to fill out a survey being sent out in an effort to help with the shortage of food animal veterinarians in the state.   Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cattle & Pork Industry Mixed on House Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Livestock groups have offered their opinions of the House version of the Farm Bill which was passed last Friday. The NPPC has thrown it’s support behind the bill, while the NCBA gives it a mixed review.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Producers Urged to Help with DOT Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

At the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors meeting this week, producers got an update on the DOT, or Transportation Bill.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GBB Updates National Programs

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Georgia Beef Board’s Julie Watson says their recent trip to Denver was a good one in getting updates concerning the national beef checkoff programs and how to implement certain ones in the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Cattle Producer on Animal Well Being

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

A Florida cattleman serves on the national education joint commitee between the CBB & NCBA, and he discusses the BQA program.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs down this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL AgNet Week in Review July 27, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General, Podcast

In this weeks podcast, the Florida Ag Statistics Service reviews last seasons numbers and prepares for the October Crop Forecast, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton, Jr. addresses the free rider issue, NCBA President John Queen encourages cattlemen to contact their congressmen, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson looks at the states future in bio-fuels, and farm broadcasters mourn the …

FL Participating in Beef Education Alliance

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Gulf Coast Beef Educational Alliance starts their Fall Nutrition Series on July 31st.  Report (:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024