Hurricane Isaac Brings Beneficial Rains and Very Limited Damage for Crops

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

Hurricane Isaac brought very little damage, but quite a bit of rainfall for farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

No Abnormally Dry Areas Shown on FL Drought Monitor

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

For the first time since June 29, of 2010, the drought monitor shows no abnormally dry areas for the state of Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Update on Giant African Land Snail Eradication Efforts

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In the past year, over 77,000 Giant African Land Snails have been collected in 17 core areas of Miami-Dade County. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Peanut Crop Update & National Peanut Board Approves Budget

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

With peanut harvest getting underway in some areas Tyron Spearman has information on how the crop is doing at this time along with a story about the National Peanut Board approving a new budget. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

Organic Food is Not any More Nutritious Than Non-Organic

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new study has concluded that there is no difference in the amount of vitamins and nutrient content in plant or animal products produced organically versus conventionally produced food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Vilsack Says Farm Bill Completion Depends More on Priorities than Time

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Congress is set to return next week from their month-long recess and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is among those hoping that their attention will be turned toward the expiring Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …

Both 2012 and Projected 2013 Trade Estimates Looking Good

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

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says despite lower production estimates for many commodities, the overall trade outlook for the ag sector is up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Organic Producers & Processors Have Until Sept 30th to Apply for Cost Share

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

Producers and processors interested in applying for the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program have until September 30, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Peanut Volumes Down Before Harvest

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

With harvest looming, peanut farmer stock volumes are down but Tyron Spearman said this year’s big crop will change that scenario. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Research Efforts to be Highlighted at Joint GA Cotton & Peanut Field Day

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton wants to invite all Georgia cotton and peanut producers to attend their joint Research Field Day in Tifton on September 12, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …