Possible Cold Wave Causing Concern

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

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says some computer models are predicting a cold air mass to arrive to the southeast by Wednesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …

Looking at Potential Peanut Crop

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Taking the numbers from the recent prospective plantings report, Tyron Spearman looks at just what type of peanut crop we might see this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

Vilsack Defends Office and Facility Closings

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently defended the closing of several USDA research facilities and hundreds of county offices across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …

UGA Continuing Peanut Research Thanks to Grower Dollars

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission has approved $260,000 in new research project funding for its 2012-13 research budget and UGA Soil Scientist Glen Harris says he is thankful that his research efforts are included in those funds provided by GA peanut growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Applications Being Accepted for NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative

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

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting applications for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative and USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Harris Sherman says Alabama and Florida will be focusing on the gopher tortoise. Download Audio The batching deadline for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative is April 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Check Soil Temp Before Planting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has soil temperature information which could help in deciding when the best time is to plant peants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL Ag Industry Shows Growth in Commissioner’s Annual Report

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

Tallahassee, FL – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has released the 2011 Annual Report for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, providing a snapshot of the department’s priorities and accomplishments for the calendar year. This is the first annual report released by the department under Commissioner Putnam’s leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

USDA Research Could Lead to Reduced Insecticide Use

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

USDA is currently working on distinguishing aphids that spread plant viruses from those that do not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …

Planting Progress Ahead of Average Pace

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

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the unseasonable warm weather has planting ahead of the average pace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …

Consumers Not Willing to Pay More for Sustainability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

According to a recent Cotton Incorporated survey consumers are not really willing to pay more for sustainable materials in their apparel purchases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …