Florida Crop Insurance Issue Resolved

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock

An interesting part of a bill introduced in this year’s Florida legislative session which would have affected agriculture was discovered recently as Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association fills us in on the details. 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 …

FL Producers Have Until March 1 for Gulf of Mexico Initiative

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS District Conservationist Chris Menhennett wants to remind producer in the Middle Suwannee River Area Watershed that the batching date for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative is coming up on Thursday, March 1, 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 …

Cotton Producers Still Have Opportunities to Attend County Production Meetings

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Just a quick reminder from UGA Soil Scientist Glen Harris that the Cotton County Production meetings are still going on throughout the state. 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

Ag Sector Still Waiting on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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

Labor has become more of a hot button issue the last couple of years, with several of our states passing immigration laws that hamper farmers in their efforts to attract the labor force needed to plant and harvest crops. The following reports have more details about the issues facing the Southeastern states as well as comments from a recent speech …

Peanut Institute to Use Heart Check

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The Peanut Institute has been working with the American Heart Association about using their heart check icon, as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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

Farm Safety

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 says…Farm Safety Week, 52 weeks a year! 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

GA Cotton Farmers Need to be Prepared for Nematodes

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Thanks to La Nina, Georgia producers have experienced a relatively warm and dry winter. Which is why UGA Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait warns cotton farmers to be on the lookout for early season Nematodes. 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 …

No Change to Peanut Price & Final 2011 Peanut Crop Value

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

Today Tyron Spearman the latest peanut pricing information along with a look at some of the final 2011 peanut crop numbers. Price: Download Audio 2011 Crop: 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

USDA Working with Ag Committees on Farm Bill Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he and his experts are already helping House and Senate Ag. Committee members on farm bill issues, such as what should replace direct payments. 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 …

Rain and Warm Temps Good for Early Spring Planters

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

Some of our farmers have been seeing some relief from dryer than normal conditions and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that trend looks to continue along with the added benefit of warmer temperatures. 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 …