Farm State Senators Oppose Proposed Cuts to Agriculture Budget

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), a senior member of the Committee, announced they sent a letter to the President opposing budget cuts to farm programs in a tough economy. The letter was also signed by Senators Thad Cochran (R-MS), John Thune (R-SD), James Risch …

Peanut Industry Opposes Ag Budget Cuts

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

There are many in agriculture who are strongly opposed to the President’s proposed cuts to agriculture, and Tyron Spearman reports that includes those in the peanut industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Still Accepting Peanut Butter Donations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

The efforts of sending peanut butter to Haiti will continue until the end of this month as Ken Barton, Executive Director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, said this is a very worth-while humanitarian effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Lingering Doubts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

GMO crops are still controversial. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

AL NRCS Assisting Landowners in Eradicating Feral Swine

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

The Feral swine population is growing at an alarming rate in Alabama and Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist with Alabama NRCS says landowners now have an opportunity to receive financial assistance through the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program to trap and properly dispose of the wild swine. Download Audio Click here for more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …

GA Celebrates National Agriculture Week

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock

A large crowd kicked off National Agriculture Week with exhibits, food and entertainment during Georgia’s Agriculture Awareness Day and Gary Black, president of the Georgia Agri Business Council, says the event showcased the agriculture’s cooperative spirit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

AFBF Wants to Put Foreign Worker Program on Pause

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The American Farm Bureau Federation has asked a federal district court to delay the Obama administration’s final rule on the H-2A foreign worker program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

Ag Awareness

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

American Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing. That’s the theme for Ag Awareness Week which culminates this Saturday, March 20th, with National Ag Day. And in the following two reports, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, celebrates those principles and the farmers that work tirelessly everyday to bring them to us. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Grassroots Opposition to Climate Change Bill Delivered to Senate

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

Florida Farm Bureau played a big role in The American Farm Bureau Federation’s successful, six-month campaign to oppose cap-and-trade climate change legislation. And national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Adam Basford, says the Don’t CAP Our Future campaign culminated last week when farmer and rancher members from across the country presented key lawmakers some of the 100,000 …

Young Farmers & Ranchers Believe Communication is Critical

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

A survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed that profitability, increasing government regulations and the impact of activist groups are the top concerns of America’s leading young farmers and ranchers. But committee chair, Will Gilmer, says a high majority of them also see the importance of communicating their message. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …