Ag Sector Pre-Registration for Additional EPA Hearings is Light

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Pre-registration for the additional public hearings that the Environmental Protection Agency is holding on their proposed water quality standards for Florida’s lakes and flowing waters will close on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Even if you commented at the last set of hearings or submitted written comments, you can do so again and are also encouraged to speak again. Download Audio …

UGA Center Receives Plant Biosecurity Grant

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Tifton, GA – The University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health has been awarded a $328,714 grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to provide high definition videos and presentation materials on high consequence plant pathogens, arthropods and invasive plants. These videos will be used by public and private sector, plant biosecurity personnel …

Peanut Usage and Price Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers concerning peanut usage along with a look at price information. 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

Cuban Trade

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

Cuban trade would benefit southern farmers. Everett Griner has some questions that really need to be answered…by someone. 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 Acres Up as Growers are Looking for a Profitable Year

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Executive Director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says they were glad to see a significant increase in GA cotton acres in the National Ag Statistics Service planting intentions report, but says there is still a lot speculation on cotton prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …

FFB Keeping Close Eye on all of the State Legislative Action

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

There are still several issues up in the air as the Florida Legislature works on it’s sixth week of the 2010 session. And Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, says it is imperative that they continue to keep a close eye on all of the action at the state capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …

Market Loan and Peanut Seed Prices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers concerning not only peanut market loans, but also seed price information. 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

Organics Certification

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

There are some new laws enforcing the rules. Everett Griner tells us about them. 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

Bishop Addresses Key Issues at GCA Convention Banquet

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop attended the Georgia Cattleman’s Convention and spoke on some pressing issues currently facing agriculture. Listen to the interview here: 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

GAC Pleased with Continued Food Safety Efforts in the GA Legislature

Randall Weiseman Beef, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Vegetables

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises or SAFE Act will further strengthen the food safety legislation that was passed last session setting parameters for food processing companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …