Many Topics Discussed at Farm Bill Hearings

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

Field hearings to review U.S. agriculture policy for the process of writing the 2012 Farm Bill have been underway the past few weeks, as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the topics discussed thus far. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

Help For Hungry

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

BRIC plans to fight famine. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Ag Groups Encouraging Senate to Adopt Murkowski Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

Nearly 50 agricultural groups have sent a letter to Senate members urging them to adopt Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s resolution that would prevent the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Peanut Exports Still Down

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest peanut export numbers and what they mean for growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Growing Big’uns!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Worlds Largest competition is underway. Want to know how to grow the biggest? Everett Griner gives us some tips from the pros. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL NRCS Announces Another Batching Date for CSP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Alabama Resource Conservationist, John Curtis, says that June 11, 2010 is the batching date for the Conservation Stewardship Program which will help the producer achieve conservation all the while benefiting the farmer as well. Download Audio Visit the Alabama NRCS Website for more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …

EPA Nutrient Standards to have Profound Impact on FL Ag

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Director of Government & Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Staci Braswell, says a recent study regarding the economic impact of EPA’s proposed nutrient criteria standards shows that they will have a significant affect on those currently in agriculture, as well as limiting any future agricultural growth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …

Peanut Voice Heard at USDA Hearing

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

A series of hearings are taking place across the country to consider new ideas regarding federal food and farm policy and two of those took place last week here in the southeast, one in Georgia and one in Alabama. Both events had a good representation of local agriculture producers and leaders as Tyron Spearman has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Big Farming

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

Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

GA Cotton Planting Been Hit or Miss So Far

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

The Georgia cotton crop experienced a record yield in 2009, and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says they are optimistic about this season as well. Eventhough, they are dealing with a couple of issues during planting. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …