Today at the 85th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, the new officer team was announced and the Southeast is very well represented, as Clay Sapp from Madison, Florida was elected National FFA president for 2012-13. Joining him on the National FFA Officer team is Kalie Hall from Carnesville, Georgia as national secretary, and Wiley Bailey from Sand Rock, …
Ag in Review for the Week of October 22, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Bill Set to Be Brought Up in House During Lame Duck Session
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has reportedly committed to holding a vote on the 2012 Farm Bill after the elections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Research Helping GA Growers Fight the Battle Against Pigweed
Glyphosate-resistant pigweed continues to be one of the major challenges facing cotton farmers, but Bulloch County grower and Georgia Cotton Commission Board Member, Lee Cromley says grower-funded research efforts are giving GA producers a fighting chance against the costly weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Irrigation Workshop Coming in Two Weeks
Dr. Ed Barnes with Cotton Incorporated wants growers to know about an irrgation workshop that will be held November 9th at the end of the 2012 Crop Management Seminar in Tunica, Mississippi. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Weather Changes
Everett Griner talks about La Niña fading and El Niño growing and what this may mean for our weather pattern. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
BP Changes Ethanol Plans in Florida
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: TALLAHASSEE, October 25, 2012……Plans for a 36-million gallon per year ethanol plant in Highlands County are being scrapped by BP Oil, which announced Thursday it will seek investment opportunities elsewhere. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Advancements in Cotton Fiber has Expanded Market for Producers
Cotton Incorporated’s Mark Messura says the Cotton Research and Promotion Program has been very successful in expanding the use of cotton thanks to a variety of technologies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Exports Should be Better Next Year
When you look at the numbers, U.S. peanut exports should be much better next year than they were this year as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Alabama NRCS Encourages Signing up for Programs
Dr. William Puckett with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has a reminder about signing up for 2013 funding for the various conservation programs they offer. Download Audio To learn more about these programs in Alabama click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …