Unlikely Partnership Has Paid Big Dividends to Cotton Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The partnership between the athletic apparel company, Under Armour, and the cotton industry has resulted in the company’s current best selling line, Charged Cotton. Brad Robb, vice president of communications for the Cotton Board says it is all thanks to the cotton producers investment in the technology being developed at Cotton Incorporated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Turning to New Technology to Solve Old Problem

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The issue of irrigation theft is not necessarily a new one, but it does seem to be getting worse. And Doug Crawford, president of Fleet Services, says they have a solution to the age-old problem by using GPS tracking technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

Vilsack Lays Out Priorities for 2012 Farm Bill

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

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes that the current fiscal climate in Washington could speed up the crafting of the 2012 Farm Bill, and therefore he has shared his priorities for the upcoming legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …

Too Hot

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today Everett Griner looks at what possibly is causing irrigated crops to fail. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Every Day is Food Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today is the first ever official Food Day, but agricultural advocates encourage farmers and ranchers to promote their way of life every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Agriculture to See Major Cuts to Budget

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

It was announced late last week that agricultural and nutrition programs need to take $23 billion in cuts as their part in reducing the federal budget as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …

Current Budget Discussions Include Repercussions to 2008 Farm Bill

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

Leaders of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees has sent a recommendation to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction for a 23 billion dollar cut in programs currently authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Research Finding New Ways to Keep the Cotton Producer Profitable

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The cotton research and promotion program has had great success in adding more value to the producer and Monty Bain with the Cotton Board has been out at Sunbelt Ag Expo this week showcasing one of those efforts, a new packing material called EcoCradle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Last Day of Sunbelt Ag Expo

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

It’s the final day of the 34th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, and while the recent rains may have an impact on the field demonstrations, Expo Executive Director Chip Blalock says there are many things to see and do with over 1200 exhibitors at this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Demonstrations Affected by Weather

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

Day two of the Sunbelt Ag Expo started off drizzly with a cold wind but that hasn’t stopped folks from attending as the crowd has grown steadily throughout the day. But the rain from yesterday combined with rains from last week have made their mark as I talked with Executive Director Chip Blalock on how it has affected everything from …