Ag in Review for the Week of October 31, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Supply and Disappearance

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

Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the numbers from the latest peanut supply and disappearance report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

A Common Row Crop Could Control Pest in Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

University of Florida researchers have found that corn plants can help sustain populations of gall midges, used to control spider mites. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Update on 2012 Farm Bill Negotiations

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

Farm policy recommendations were not delivered to the deficit reduction super committee as planned, but expectations are that 23-billion dollars in farm bill reductions can be found and a final agreement will still be reached. The following reports have more details on the negotiations. Commodity Title Major Hang-Up in Farm Bill Reductions Download Audio How Current Farm Bill Negotiations Will …

Goodnight Irene

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

It has been well reported about the damage done by Irene to the cities and towns up the eastern coast. Everett Griner tells us about the damage done to agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

FSA County Committee Elections Begin Friday, Nov. 4

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

WASHINGTON, Nov.3, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that the 2011 FSA county committee elections will begin tomorrow, Nov. 4, with USDA mailing ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 5, 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

AL NRCS Soil Survey Efforts are Ongoing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service recently unveiled the first generation soil survey program, but AL NRCS Soil Scientist Charles Love says the efforts will be ongoing with continued updating of the soil information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

Peanut Stocks Update

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

The latest peanut stocks and processing report shows peanut demand is still strong as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

Senate Passes Ag Appropriations Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The US Senate has passed their agricultural appropriations bill with a 15 percent reduction in ag funding levels since Fiscal Year 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

EPA Gives Nod to Draft Water Quality Standards in Florida

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

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 2, 2011…….Bolstered by a letter of confidence from Washington, Florida’s top environmental regulator on Wednesday said his agency would proceed with its proposed plan to set specific pollution levels for the state’s inland and coastal waters. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …