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 Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

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 Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

American Food Donation Going Overseas

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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 Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

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 Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …

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 Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

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 Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

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 Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …

Monsanto Looks Forward to Cotton Harvest

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

Ty Fowler, Territory Agronomist for Monsanto, said while while we probably won’t see the bountiful cotton crop we’re accustomed to this year, he feels it should still be a good crop and is looking forward to their new Deltapine varieties with the Genuity Bollgard II and Genuity Roundup Ready Flex cotton traits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Classic Fabric of Our Lives Campaign Bringing a New Message

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Last year consumers saw a resurrection of the classic “Fabric of Our Lives” campaign but Director of Advertising Glenn Sciachitano for Cotton Incorporated notes that it has been updated to address the current needs of the market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …