GA Ag Commissioner Says Immigration Reform is a Complex Issue

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s 2011 legislative session was a heated one when it came to the issue of immigration and even though when the gavel sounded a resolution of sorts had been passed, the discussion still isn’t over. And Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says immigration reform is not as simple as it may seem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Belt Insecticide Now Registered for Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Bayer CropScience product manager Lee Hall said they now have approval from EPA for Belt Insecticide in peanuts which is a great news for growers. Download Audio For additional information go to www.BayerCropScience.us Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Reminder to Producers Regarding Disaster Assistance

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

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2011 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Val Dolcini today reminded crop and livestock producers throughout states that have recently experienced severe damage from flooding, wildfires and tornados that FSA programs may be available to assist with recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

Ag Concerned Regarding EPA’s Draft of Regulatory Guidance

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

The latest fight between the Environmental Protection Agency and the agricultural community comes in the form of EPA’s Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

CCC Loan Rates Announced & FSA Accepting Bio-Mass Proposals

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

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest loan rates from the Commodity Credit Corporation along with information about proposals now being accepted for bio-mass projects. CCC Rates: Download Audio Bio-mass: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …

2011 Plantings

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

Everett Griner tells us what the outlook is this year for corn, cotton and soybean planting, from the most recent report, of course. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

E-Verify Would Be Bad for FL Producers

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

This year’s hot button issue in the Florida legislature is getting hotter as discussions continue this week regarding immigration. In the following two reports, Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks gives us the latest on the issue that could have a real impact on Florida producers. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Industry Expects Cotton Acres to Rise Again

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Last month’s annual planting intentions reports from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service showed an increase of cotton acreage to 12.6 million acres. But Mark Lange, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, says much of the industry was surprised that the increase wasn’t even more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Pest Forecast Tool Available to Farmers

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

Farmers now have a online tool designed to help them stay informed about the migration of pests that could threaten their fields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

Peanut Posted Price Rises Again/Perfect Storm for Peanut Growers/Peanut Butter Prices May Rise

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Last week the peanut posted price saw a sizeable increase and this week it was up again as Tyron Spearman has that information along with a look at how things are faring right now for growers and also the fact peanut butter prices may be going up and how that will affect certain parts of the indsutry. Price: Download Audio …