FFB Supporting Efforts to Inform Producers about Biofuel Options

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops

As opportunities in the bioenergy arena continue to grow, Andrew Walmsley with the Florida Farm Bureau, says one way they are trying to help producers get involved is through their support of the “Florida Biofuels Town Hall Meetings” currently being held throughout the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Only Two Weeks Away

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

The 33rd annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is coming up on October 19-21, 2010. And executive director Chip Blalock says along with the opportunity to tour the 1200 exhibits, producers can also see the latest in crop development on their research farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

No Word on Disaster Dollars for Peanuts

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

When USDA released information about the 2009 agricultural disaster assistance, peanuts were not included as Tyron Spearman has an update on that issue. Download Audio 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 …

USDA to Issue Major Annual Program Payments

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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that during this month, USDA will distribute approximately $1.6 billion in annual Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments and $3.8 billion in final 2010 direct payments to America’s farmers and ranchers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

New Monsanto Varieties Suited Well for the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

With the start of cotton harvest, many producers are looking at how the new varieties slated to replace 555 are faring and Ty Fowler, Monsanto agronomist, says even with a difficult summer in the southeast, the new Deltapine varieties are performing well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

American Food Donation Going Overseas

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

USDA will donate 11-thousand tons of rice, vegetable oil, yellow peas and lentils for projects that will help feed 390-thousand children in Haiti and Afghanistan. Download Audio 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 …

Looking Ahead to Crop Reports

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

The October 1 production crop forecast will be released by USDA NASS this coming Friday, as Tyron Spearman reports many are looking forward to seeing those numbers for various crops. Download Audio 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 …

Early Plans

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

Everett Griner tells us how the 2011 cotton acreage may increase. Download Audio 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, 2025

Ag in Review for the Week of September 27, 2010

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

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . 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 …

Hope Still Remaining for Passage of Food Safety Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A food safety vote is still expected in the Senate when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after the November elections. Download Audio 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 …