FL Initiative to Improve Ag Energy Conservation and Efficiency

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL. – Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers in Florida transition to more energy efficient operations. While this is a continuous signup, applications for 2010 funding must be received by the June …

FFB Hoping for Special Session Sometime this Summer

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The Florida Farm Bureau has asked the speakers of the house and senate for veto overrides of their two priority bills, The Greenbelt Bill and the General Ag Bill. However, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs, says this would require a special session to be called. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Gulf Coast Bracing for Effects on Ag from Oil Spill

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

The oil spill is beginning to have a larger impact on agriculture in the gulf coast and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says normal wind patterns this time of year could make it worse. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Increase in Whole Grains

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

Consumers are more interested in whole grain foods, driven in part by the introduction of better-tasting products as well as the proven health benefits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Planting Progress on Target

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

According to the latest numbers, planting progress here in the Southeast is pretty much on tract with the 5-year average, as Tyron Spearman has that along with the latest peanut stocks and prcessing numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FFB Request Veto Override for Ag Bills

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

The Ag industry has had their fair share of vetoes lately as Florida Governor Charlie Crist has denied the two major ag bills that sailed through the 2010 legislative session. And John Hoblick, President of Florida Farm Bureau, says they have now asked House Speaker Larry Cretul for a veto override of those bills. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

AL Primary Results

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Alabama recently held their primary elections, with many in agriculture paying close attention to the races of Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries, Governor and the US Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cotton Crop off to a Good Start

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

US cotton farmers are getting off to a good start this year, as acreage is up and planting is on track. And Agriculture Department Meteorologist Brad Rippey adds that there is more good news on the topic of quality. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …