FFA to be in Tournament of Roses Parade

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

The FFA will be featured on a float at this years Tournament of Roses Parade saluting that organization’s role in developing careers for youth. 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 …

Commodity Groups Support Disaster Assistance Legislation

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

Both the House and Senate have introduced legislation to provide emergency disaster assistance in the south due to mounting financial losses from the devastating weather conditions during this fall harvest. And Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative for the National Cotton Council, says this form of action will help deliver financial assistance in a timely manner. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Declared A Storage Deficit Area

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Florida

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that because cotton storage facilities in Florida and Missouri are expected to fill, cotton that is pledged as collateral for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loans in those states can be stored in specifically designated outdoor areas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …

GCC Addressing Challenges Concerning Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

As issues pertaining to cotton growers arise, Karen Nikitopoulos, communications program manager for the Georgia Cotton Commission, says that they use their website to address them promptly. 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 …

Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey Findings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

USDA’s 2008 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey has found that farmers and ranchers are now irrigating 54.9 million acres farmland across the United States, an increase of nearly 5 percent since 2003. Click here for detailed results of the survey. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

USDA Announces Final Analysis on Climate Change Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The final analysis on the impact of proposed energy and climate change legislation is completed as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gives us an overview of the findings. Secretary Vilsack acknowledges that specialty crops will not see much of a benefit in a carbon sequestration system, but says that they have some preliminary plans to assist growers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Updates to The Fabric of Our Lives Campaign

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Cotton Incorporated has brought back the classic “Fabric of Our Lives” campaign and director of public relations, James Pruden, says it has been updated and personalized to become “The Fabric of My Life”. 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 …

House to Vote on Estate Tax Bill

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

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009. 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 …

R.E.A. Changed America

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Electricity! America’s rural salvation. Everett Griner tells us some other things about it too. 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 BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Registration Open for GCC Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Registration is now open for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting and Executive Director, Richey Seaton says the meeting will contain a great deal of information for producers. 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 …