NRCS Chief on Disaster Follow-up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Weather

One of the speakers today during the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch, was USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was able to ask him how NRCS will be involved after the recent storms which spawned tornadoes in North Alabama and left flooding issues in South Alabama and across parts of Florida. He …

Peanut Calendar and Feed My School for a Week

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

There are a couple of upcoming events that peanut growers may be interested in, as Tyron Spearman looks at the peanut calendar and also has a story about a program in Georgia involving a few schools in the state. Calendar: Download Audio School: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Weather Could Force Projected Corn Plantings into Cotton

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

When USDA’s planting intentions report was released at the end of March, DTN Senior Analyst Darin Newsom warned that weather could have a profound impact on those projected numbers. And now, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Chris Chammoun says continued wet conditions are indeed forcing some farmers to rethink their planting decisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Peanut Butter Deliveries Continue

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

The efforts to deliver peanut butter to areas affected by the recent storms continue, as Tyron Spearman has this update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Complete Census Data Now Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The complete and detailed census data is now available from USDA’s 2012 Ag Census. Alabama: Download Audio Florida: Download Audio Georgia: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Florida Governor Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Weather

Tallahassee, Fla. – On Monday, May 5, Governor Rick Scott requested federal assistance for Florida communities to assist in recovery from the recent severe weather and flooding event. Governor Scott requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. “After a disaster, our goal is to work as quickly as possible to help communities recover …

New Peanut Contracts Offered

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

For peanut farmers who have been waiting on peanut contracts, Tyron Spearman reports today that new ones are now being offered. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Fresh From Florida Partners with Corn Growers

Randall Weiseman Corn, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about his department’s partnership with the Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida to air two TV spots – featuring Florida sweet corn – in New York, Indiana and North Carolina. View the spots by clicking on Sweet Corn on Cob with BBQ Butter; and Sweet Corn & Avocado …

Florida Lawmakers Approve Budget and Adjourn Session

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 3, 2014……….Lawmakers passed an election-year budget of $77.1 billion — the largest state spending plan in history — before closing out the 2014 legislative session and heading home to campaign. Lawmakers approved the budget by lopsided margins — 102-15 in the House and a unanimous 40-0 in the …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 2, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Weather

A quick highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast features reports from this week’s adverse weather, some citrus funding and a trip to the movies. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …