Classic Fabric of Our Lives Campaign Bringing a New Message

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Last year consumers saw a resurrection of the classic “Fabric of Our Lives” campaign but Director of Advertising Glenn Sciachitano for Cotton Incorporated notes that it has been updated to address the current needs of the market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

Unresolved Issues Making 2011 Tax Planning Nearly Impossible

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

Tax planning will most likely be even more of a burden this year for farmers and ranchers as American Farm Bureau Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says Congress will leave town this week to campaign without any resolution to major tax issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

GA Cotton Farmers Dealing with Variety of Leaf Spot Issues

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia cotton farmers are continuing to battle leaf spot diseases as UGA Extension plant pathologist, Bob Kemerait, says they have recently discovered a new leaf spot issue not related to nutrient deficiency. 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 …

USDA Working to Improve Organic Crop Insurance Programs

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

The Risk Management Agency has recently released three reports on how to improve crop insurance programs for organic crops. 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 …

Having to Adjust to a Global Cotton Market

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Over the past 15 to 20 years markets the U.S. cotton industry has seen many changes in their markets and vice president of market competition for Cotton Incorporated, Mike Watson, says one of the biggest is the fact that we were once using over 11 million bales domestically, but are now down to only around 3 and a half million …

Deadline to get Bollgard Cotton Seed & Growing Peanuts in the NW

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts

September 30th is the deadline cotton growers need to be aware of concerning making purchases of a certain seed technology, as Tyron Spearman has that information along with looking at how a farmer is growing peanuts in an area most wouldn’t expect. Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …

Senators Grill EPA Regarding Ag Regulations

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

The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing to examine the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers where Senate Ag Chair Blanche Lincoln hammered EPA for overreaching and burdensome proposals. However, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, denied the idea that EPA has it out for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle …

Working to Diversify Cotton’s Portfolio

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

When people think cotton, fiber is the most automatic response. However, Mark Messura, senior vice president with Cotton Incorporated, says they are working to expand cotton’s offerings into other areas. 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 …

Hot Georgia Nights Impacting Cotton Yields

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

As we continue to keep a close eye on the cotton crop, Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says the dry weather and heat of this summer have taken their toll. 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 …

AL Crops Continue to Suffer from Limited Rainfall

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

According to the latest Alabama Crop Progress and Condition Report the crop conditions continue to decline due to limited rainfall. 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 …