Monsanto Excited about New Weed Management Tool

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Soybeans

Soybean and cotton growers looking for new tools to manage weeds will have a new, first-of-its-kind option in 2016 with Warrant Ultra Herbicide, a premix of acetochlor and fomesafen approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Monsanto’s selective chemistry marketing manager, Austin Horn, says it provides excellent post-emergence control of problematic weeds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

USDA Announces Restart of Biomass Crop Assistance Program for Renewable Energy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, June 1, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that incentives will resume this summer for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in growing and harvesting biomass for renewable energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. BCAP provides …

New Peanut Stocks and Processing Numbers

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest peanut stocks and processing report has some good news for farmers as Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Today is the Conservation Filing Deadline

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers today, June 1, is the deadline to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (form AD-1026) with their local USDA Service Center. You can do so by either by stopping by your local USDA Service Center or postmarking it today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

U.S. Ag Export Forecast Shows Strong Demand

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its third quarter Outlook for U.S. agricultural trade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

New USDA Tool to Do Business with NRCS Online

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture now has a new online tool producers can use to do business with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRCS Chief Jason Weller says through “Conservation Client Gateway,” producers have their conservation information at their fingertips. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Promoting Georgia Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Once again on October 8th-18th 2015, in Perry, GA., the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter and Georgia Department of Agriculture are partnering to promote Georgia agriculture during the 26th annual Georgia National Fair. This is an effort to educate the public about products available from our state. In 2014, the gross sales generated for …

Too Much Focus on RFS to Boost Biofuels

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Soybeans

The long awaited and debated Renewable Fuels Standard proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency were released Friday. But Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there’s too much focus on the Renewable Fuels Standard as a way to boost the biofuels industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Georgia Cotton Commission Concerned with WOTUS Rule

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers released its finalized “Waters of the U.S.” proposal last week, a rule that concerns many in agriculture, including Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Florida House and Senate to Start Special Session

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

The Special Session for the Florida Legislature officially starts today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …