Farm Groups Weigh In on Commodity and Risk Management Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Here’s a news release from the American Soybean Association: April 19, 2012… Washington, D.C…. In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) this morning, a group of eight prominent agricultural associations voiced its support for the Senate’s approach to the 2012 Farm Bill, and raised several issues related to commodity and …

House Budget Reconciliation Battle Could Foreshadow Farm Bill Fight

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

The House Ag Committee recently passed 33-billion dollars in food stamp cuts that will likely never happen, but the heated debate that took place could foreshadow the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill fight. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

Try to Plant Peanuts in April and May & USDA Signup Deadlines

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

One university extension specialist is urging peanut growers to get their seed in the ground from late April through May, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with some dates that USDA wants to remind growers about concerning certain program sign-ups. Peanuts: Download Audio Sign-ups: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

FL Suffering from Dry Hot Winter and Spring

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

The hotter and drier weather conditions experienced by FL this winter and spring has caused a significant increase in fire danger and other concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

World Hunger

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

Today Everett Griner lets us know how costlier farming means more hunger. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Update on Farm Bill Timeline

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

With all the questions surrounding the 2012 Farm Bill, the biggest might be whether or not it will indeed be done in 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Seeking Out Gluten Alternatives

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

Gluten, gluten-free and gluten intolerant have suddenly become a part of our regular vernacular, but what exactly does it all mean? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

Critical Time for Farm Bill

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

The next few days will prove to be a critical time period for the possibility of seeing a farm bill put together yet this year as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Florida Governor Signs Budget

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

Here’s a story by BRANDON LARRABEE with THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: SAINT JOHNS, Fla., April 17, 2012……….Wielding his veto pen more lightly than we he struck a record amount of spending authority last year, Gov. Rick Scott signed the budget for the coming fiscal year Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative a Great Opportunity for AL Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Working Lands for Wildlife initiative targets at-risk wildlife species across the country and Alabama NRCS state Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says it’s a great opportunity for Alabama producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …