Sen. Saxby Chambliss’ Statement on the Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R- Ga., former chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, voted against final passage of S.3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012. Below is his statement: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Statement From Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Senate Approval of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act

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

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012– Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s approval of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act: “I’m very pleased that the Senate acted in bipartisan spirit today to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

House Ag Will Address Farm Bill After July 4 Recess

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

The House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to begin their Farm Bill markup on July 11, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Putnam says Water Continues to be Major Challenge for FL Farmers

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

When it comes to challenges facing our farmers, Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that water continues to be on the top of the list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Counting on Dollars to Help Peanut Exports

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at dollars which many in the peanut industry hope will be available for promoting exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Organic Growth

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

Folks are finding that organic farming has its limits. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Growers on High Alert for Southern Rust in Corn

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Due to the recent increase in moisture, Monsanto regional agronomist Ty Fowler says that the corn crop is starting to show more disease issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Peanut Supplies in the Loan are Down & Efforts Underway to Fill NPB Position

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest numbers show peanut supplies in the loan are down as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about efforts that are underway to fill the top position with the National Peanut Board. Supplies: Download Audio Position: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

Looking for Peanut Contracts

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

Peanut growers in some areas of the Southeast still have peanuts to contract but Tyron Spearman reports today it may be a while before there are any offers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

FSA Accepting County Committee Nominations

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

Bruce Nelson with the Farm Service Agency says the FSA is currently accepting nominations for County Committee positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025