Southeast Well Represented on National FFA Officer Team

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

Today at the 85th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, the new officer team was announced and the Southeast is very well represented, as Clay Sapp from Madison, Florida was elected National FFA president for 2012-13. Joining him on the National FFA Officer team is Kalie Hall from Carnesville, Georgia as national secretary, and Wiley Bailey from Sand Rock, …

Weather Changes

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Everett Griner talks about La Niña fading and El Niño growing and what this may mean for our weather pattern. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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

Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement

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

Here’s a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, October 22, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: “The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA) enters into force next week, eliminating tariffs and other barriers to U.S. goods and services, promoting economic growth, and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Farm Machines

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U.S. farm machines are used worldwide. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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

AL in the Spotlight at the Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Alabama is in the spotlight this week during the 35th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo as Alabama Farmers Federation Executive Vice President Paul Pinyan and AL Ag Commissioner John McMillan says they are highlighting a theme of “Well Grounded in Alabama Agriculture”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Eastern Forest Have More Invasive Issues than West

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, Georgia

Roughly half of the nation’s forest reside east of the Mississippi, and Rob Mangold of the US Forest Service says much of the pest and disease issues here in the east are due to invasives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

Estate Taxes

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The estate tax laws are a threat to the agriculture community. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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

FL Dairyman Honored as Southeastern Farmer of the Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

The 2012 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year has been awarded to Florida dairyman Mr. Dale McClellan from Citrus County. Download Audio The Alabama state winner was Mr. Sam Givhan, owner of a diversified family farm in the west-central part of the state. Download Audio The Georgia state winner was Mr. Barry Martin, a successful cotton and peanut …

Immigration Laws

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Immigrant labor is vital to agriculture. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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

Who’s Water?

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Water may be headed to court. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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