Ag in Review for the Week of January 30, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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

Peanuts Stocks and Processing Update

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers from the recent peanut stocks and processing report which he says is good news for the industry. 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

Seed Treatments Could be Another Factor in Honey Bee Declines

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

Researchers believe they have pinpointed another factor contributing to the decline of honey bee populations. 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

Labor Main Topic of Discussion at GAC Legislative Breakfast

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

The Georgia Agribusiness Council held their Legislative Breakfast this week where Council President Bryan Tolar says much of the discussion surrounded labor. 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

Senate Farm Bill Hearings Scheduled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has scheduled four more Farm Bill hearings. 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

Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association Marching the Halls of Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Mary Hartney with Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association says they are busy during this 2012 Legislative Session working on addressing the numeric nutrient criteria standards. 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 Bill Main Topic of Discussion at GCC Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission held their annual meeting yesterday where Commission Board Member Marvin Ruark said producers were able to gain some valuable information regarding the 2012 Farm Bill from National Cotton Council’s John McGuire. 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 …

Upcoming Batching Date for 3 NRCS Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that Friday, February 3, is the first of three batching dates for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and the On Farm Energy Initiatives. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Exports Drop & Enroll Now for Payment Programs

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

The latest numbers show peanut exports have dropped as Tyron Spearman has the details along with information on how growers can enroll for various payment programs. Download Audio 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 …

Heat Resistant Crops

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today Everett Griner tells us about research being done on how heat affects crop yields. 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