Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Expiration of Authority for 2008 Farm Bill Programs

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

This is a statement released this morning by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, October 1, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the expiration of authority for 2008 Farm Bill Programs: “Many programs and policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture were authorized under the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (“2008 Farm Bill”) …

Signup Now for the 2012 Crop Management Seminar

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

Next month a big event will be held as the 2012 Crop Management Seminar will take place in Tunica, Mississippi. Director of Entomology and Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Ryan Kurtz, talks about what you can expect from this seminar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Women Farmers

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

Everett Griner digs up an interesting statistic. There are more women in ag colleges than men. Surprising? 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week of September 24, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Poultry, Soybeans

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

Growers Should Continue Pigweed Management Until First Frost

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

Even as many fields approach harvest, Jay Ferrel with the University of Florida encourages growers to continue scouting their fields for glyphosate resistant pigweed. 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 …

College was Prepared for Cuts in GA Extension

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

Tyron Spearman has a follow-up regarding the cuts to the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension Service. 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 …

Textile Vanishes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Cotton mills have vanished. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 BoardJanuary …

Growers Encouraged to Attend Cotton Management Seminar

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

Ben Boyd an alternate on the Cotton Board from Sylvania, GA, encourages growers to attend Cotton Incorporated’s 2012 Crop Management Seminar Nov 7-9 in the meeting facilities of Harrah’s Casino in Tunica, MS. 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 …

USDA Under Secretary Tours FL Farms Affected by Adverse Weather

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans

USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse is in Florida to visit farms and livestock operations affected by both drought and flooding. 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 …

No Changes to Peanut Price & Becker-Underwood Acquisition Underway

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There are no changes to peanut prices this week as Tyron Spearman has the latest figures along with a story of an acquisition that’s underway. Price: Download Audio Acquisition: 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 …