Update on Cotton Incorporated’s BHAG

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Well last year we introduced you to Cotton Incorporated’s BHAG, also known at the Big Hairy Audacious Goal to have parts of the cotton field with zero nitrogen. And in the following two reports, Vice President of agricultural research, Kater Hake, gives us an update on the progress they have made in obtaining that goal. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored …

FL Extends Emergency Order to Assist with Crop Transport

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has requested and received an extension of the Governor’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in order to help farmers respond to this week’s cold snap. The extension will continue the temporary suspension of weight restriction for trucks until December 31. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Deltapine Introduces New Cotton Varieties

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

Monsanto recently announced their class of 2011 Deltapine cotton varieties, as Dave Albers said DP 1133 B2RF will be a great fit for growers here in the deep Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

SFP Offering Solutions to Assist Farmers with High Fertilizer Cost

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

With fertilizer prices once again on the rise, Jake Sanders, vice president of market development with SFP says they have the products a producer needs to make every dollar count. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced

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

AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …

Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Sustainability Discussed at APC Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman was able to attend last weeks American Peanut Council meeting and reports sustainability was one issue discussed there. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, …

E15 or Not

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

The ethanol issue is still unsettled. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, 2025

GCC Working to Keep Producers Profitable

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission board member and producer Jimmy Webb says one the main issues that they are currently addressing through research is helping producers survive during the age of Palmer amaranth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Vilsack on the Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan Program

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

WASHINGTON – Dec. 13, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement reminding participants in USDA’s Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan Program that the suspension of term limits on the program will expire on December 31, 2010, limiting the ability of some borrowers to continue obtaining credit in partnership with FSA: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …