Florida Peanut Producers Hold Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

The 38th Annual Membership Meeting of the Florida Peanut Producers Association took place last night in Marianna, as a big crowd enjoyed the always favorite smoked steak dinner. Two people who have served the association for many years saw their terms end last night as Damon Sandlin of Williston and Larry Ford of Greenwood both were recognized for their years …

Florida Agritourism Bill Moves Through House and Senate Committees

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

An effort to ban local governments from regulating agricultural tourism is moving through both the Florida House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Some Concerns with the Flint River Drought Protection Act

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

The Flint River Drought Protection Act saw some changes right before Senate passage that Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says is causing the ag sector some concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Old Houses

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

Everett Griner talks about how the old farm homes are being restored to their grace and charm of old. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Kindergarten Ag Day Celebrated at North Elementary in Okeechobee

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Next week will officially be recognized as National Agriculture Week and in honor of the celebration North Elementary in Okeechobee, FL, held their second annual Kindergarten Ag Day. The following audio is with Ms Elizabeth Pearce, kindergarten teacher and event coordinator and School Principle Pat McCoy explaining the importance and goals of the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Genetically Modified Food Labels Coming to a Well Known Retailer

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

Whole Foods Market has become the first retailer in the U.S. to require labeling of all genetically modified foods sold in its stores. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Colony Collapse Disorder Not the Only Concern for Honeybee Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A lot has been said about Colony Collapse Disorder and the potential impacts it could have on the honeybee industry and the ag sector as a whole. But David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry says CCD is not the only issue concerning the industry. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the …

Georgia Cotton Growers Bring Their Concerns to Washington

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Cotton representatives from Georgia recently joined a delegation from the southeast to Washington DC, where Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says they spoke to their members of Congress regarding several priorities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida NRCS Nearing Batching Date for Several Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

March 15th is the batching date for several conservation initiatives offered by the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, as District Conservationist Chuck O’Rourke and Josh McElhaney give us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024