Opportunities Available Now for Conservation Assistance & Funding

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

GAINESVILLE, September 2, 2010 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has set a cutoff date of October 29, 2010, to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs that may help eligible participants pay for conservation practices to prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, restore wetlands and provide habitat for wildlife. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Peanut Crop and Average Price Update & Organic Price

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Today Tyron Spearman updates how the peanut crop looks along with the average peanut price information. He also has news about an organic price coming next year. Peanuts: Download Audio Organic: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Congress Will Have Short Calendar to Pass Key Tax Breaks

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

Congress will reconvene on September 13 after their August recess and they still have a lot on their agenda to accomplish. Farm Bureau Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says the pressure is on Congress to act to avoid the expiration of estate, individual income and ethanol tax breaks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Resistant Weeds

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how producers are coping with chemical resistant weeds multiplying. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Farm Income Reports Reflect Upturn in Farm Economic Sectors

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack called USDA’s recently released farm income and export forecasts for 2010 and 2011 encouraging. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Organic Price Election Programs Announced

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

USDA’s Agriculture Risk Management Agency will offer an organic price election for four crops during the 2011 production year. Along with eliminating the current 5 percent surcharge for organic crops insured under ten crop insurance programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Certified Peanut Acreage Update & Peanuts Still Under Loan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There are still questions concerning certified peanut acreage in some states as Tyron Spearman has the latest on that issue along with looking at how many peanuts from last year are still on loan and he updates the peanut calendar. Acreage: Download Audio Loan: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Long Summer Starting to Take Toll on GA Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, gives us the latest on the cotton progress and condition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle …

FL Ag Commissioner Candidate Overview

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Now that the primaries are over voters can focus on the general election coming up November 2, 2010. In this report we asked the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services candidates, Scott Maddox and Adam Putnam, to give our listeners an overview of who they are and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …

Cotton Condition Starting to Slide a Bit

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, takes a quick look at the latest progress and condition of the cotton crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …