FFB Recognized Putnam for 10 Years of Service

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau recently recognized Representative Adam Putnam for his 10 years of dedicated service in the U.S. House of Representatives. Something that he says has been a pleasure, but is still a work in progress. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Vilsack Believes the Farm Bill Discussion Needs to be Expanded

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

During a recent sit-down with the Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, farm broadcasters asked a question regarding the farm safety net and managing risk in the next farm bill. The Secretary did not mince words with his response as he sees a need to expand the Farm Bill conversation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Converting Animal Waste to Algae

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Researchers are turning to Algal Turf Scrubber Raceways that can remove nitrogen and phosphorus in livestock manure runoff at a comparable cost to other manure management practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Assistance Program for Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers

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

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said that orchardists and nursery tree growers can begin applying for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program, which was authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill. Signup begins Monday, May 10, 2010, at local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

P. B. & J. Snacks

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Free peanut is butter going to Haiti to help feed the hungry. Everett Griner tells us all about how it is being done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

ABAC Finding Grants and Partnerships to Continue their Mission

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock

With university funding currently limited, Dr. Tim Marshall, Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources for ABAC, says they have made finding available grants and partnerships a priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Gardening Tomatoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Tomatoes are the most commonly grown vegetable in backyard gardens, but according to a Cooperative Extension expert, they are also one of the most difficult to grow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Seafood Safe to Eat

Randall Weiseman Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Weather

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is reminding consumers that seafood currently being harvested in Florida is safe and has not been impacted by the oil spill in the gulf, as he is concerned that misinformation about the conditions in the gulf waters may unnecessarily impact the state’s seafood industry. Download Audio In response to the …

Estate Tax Issue Sees Movement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

While some seem to feel the estate tax is technically a dead issue in our nation’s capitol, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Colin Woodall says action is still taking place. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …