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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Senate to Hold Farm Bill Hearings

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

The Senate Agriculture Committee Chair has announced they too will soon hold hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FDA Promoting Enhanced Food Safety Website

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health recently has announced an upgraded Safety Reporting Portal designed to make it easier and faster to document foodborne illnesses and other safety matters Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

House Passes Tax Breaks and Social Spending Measure

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

The U.S. House has passed a 113-billion dollar package of tax breaks and social spending programs which includes Senator Blanche Lincoln’s 1.5-billion dollar disaster package. However changes are expected in the measure, when the Senate picks it up after it returns from the Memorial Day break on June 7th. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher …

Some Good Energy Inducing Snacks

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Soybeans, Vegetables

During this summer season it is important to be aware of what snacks are energy-efficient, balancing high-quality calories with the nutrients needed to convert those calories into enduring energy. The following two reports should give you more info on how to choose snacks that will give you energy to burn. 5 Energy Inducing Snacks Download Audio Details on Edamame Download …

Agrotain Performs in a Wide Variety of Crops

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

University of Georgia Extension Forage Specialist Dr. Dennis Hancock says much time has been spent on research efforts concerning the issue of nitrogen loss when fertilizing a variety of crops with urea or liquid nitrogen and their results have shown Agrotain has performed very well. Download Audio Check out the recent video from the third annual University of Georgia Hay …