Both Organic and Biotechnology can Contribute to Food Production

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

After a brief dormancy, USDA’s Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture has been ramped back up in hopes the panel can recommend workable solutions that will enhance the ability of all farmers to grow the crops they want in order to effectively meet the needs of their customers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

ASA Calls on Congress to Support Transportation and Infrastructure

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

July 7, 2011…Saint Louis, Missouri… As Congress considers several transportation issues and measures, including appropriations bills and the potential Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill by the authorizing committees, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is urging support for its top transportation and infrastructure priorities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

NCGA Appreciates Bipartisan Work on Senate Ethanol Compromise

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

WASHINGTON (July 7, 2011) — National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott released the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a bipartisan compromise on ethanol tax incentives. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have tirelessly led efforts on behalf of the ethanol industry for the past several weeks. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Sunbelt Research Farm Struggling with Drought Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

Farmers from around our region are taking a little time from their fields today to visit those at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Research Farm during their annual Field Day event. And executive director Chip Blalock says they will see many of the same issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Migrant Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Vegetable growers are facing labor problems. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S.-Mexico Agreement

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

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the agreement signed today by Mexico and the United States to resolve the cross-border long-haul trucking dispute: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Peanut Usage is Up as Stocks Dwindle

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

According to the latest peanut stocks and processing report, stocks are going down while usage is still rising as Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

That’s Corny!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us how corn has become America’s most vital grain crop, worldwide! Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Plantings Report Isn’t the End of the Story for GA Cotton Acres

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says that even though last weeks National Ag Statistics Service plantings report showed a large increase in cotton acres, it will not be until the harvest numbers start to come out before we know the whole story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Cotton Acres Up, but Peanuts and Soybean Down

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

Last weeks National Ag Statistics Service plantings report showed a pretty significant increase in Alabama cotton acres, but Bill Weaver, Director of the Alabama NASS field office, says those acres came at the expense of peanuts and soybeans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …