FFB Pleased with where Agriculture Stands in 2010 Session

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

As we enter the fifth week of Florida’s 2010 Legislative Session, President of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, John Hoblick says he is pleased on where agriculture stands at this point in the session, however there are still some big issues they are keeping an eye on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

GAC Assesses where the 2010 Legislative Session Stands on Day 30

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says it was do or die time at the capitol as the legislators faced day 30 of the 40 day legislative session, also known as cross over day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Nematodes Could Threaten Biofuels Production

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Specialty Crops

A recent survey studying the nematode populations of crops used for biofuels found that the widespread occurrence of plant-parasitic nematodes and the nematode population densities may present a potential risk to biofuels production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

A Few More Cotton Acres are Needed

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

Many are looking forward to the planting intentions report which comes out next Wednesday, but Tyron Spearman talks about how one recent speaker commented about how more acres of cotton will be needed this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 26, 2010

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

Here’s this week’s 03-26-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Factors Affecting Possible Peanut Acreage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has information presented at a recent meeting on the factors that will affect how many acres of peanuts may be planted this spring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

ALFA Members in DC to Meet with Legislators

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

Members of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation are in Washington DC this week for their annual Washington Legislative Trip and Executive Director, Paul Pinyan, says they have a large delegation this year of 250 members visiting with their representatives regarding their issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

GA Gov Presented with Restored Tractor

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

Governor Sonny Perdue hosted the seventh annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day last week to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness to our state, but he received a thank-you of his own when he was presented with his father’s restored tractor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Agricultural Grant Opportunities Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

USDA is offering numerous grant programs for farmers. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative has funds to address five key societal challenges, childhood obesity prevention, climate change, food safety, global food security and sustainable bioenergy. And USDA’s Risk Management Agency also has funds available for partnership agreement grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …