FL NRCS WRP Projects Offering Long-Term Conservation Research and Solutions

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. Hilary Swain, executive director of Archbold Biological Station in Venus, FL, says the restoration projects that they have enrolled under WRP allows for both long-term and short-term collaboration and research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Preliminary Look at House Farm Bill

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

As the House Agriculture Committee gets set to start working on their version of the 2012 farm bill, Tyron Spearman has a quick look at what they will be focusing on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Calendar

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

This morning Tyron Spearman has a look at the ag calendar as there are various events coming up the next couple of weeks that many growers are encouraged to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Sunbelt Field Day is Next Thursday

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

Research, innovation and education are three words repeated time and again when describing what a visitor will find at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day coming up next Thursday, July 12 at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio More information about Sunbelt Ag Expo Field day is available on their website. Sponsored ContentWhat …

National Cotton Council Urges Prompt Passage of Agriculture Committee Leaders’ Farm Bill Proposal

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

This is a news release from the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council (NCC) extended its appreciation to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Lucas (R-OK), along with Ranking Member Peterson (D-MN), for their introduction of farm legislation that includes provisions supported by the cotton industry. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

House Farm Bill Released by Ag Committee Leaders

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

We are one step closer to having a 2012 Farm Bill with the release of the discussion draft of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act from House Leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

University of Florida Names Nick Place as Dean for Extension

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

Here’s a UF/IFAS news release: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former University of Florida faculty member Nick Place is returning to Gainesville to become the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences dean for extension and director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farmers Encouraged to Attend Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day

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

Sunbelt Ag Expo Farm Manager Michael Chafin encourages farmers to come out to their annual Field Day July 12, 2012, where he says in addition to the traditional field tours, they will see different types of cropping systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024