The Return of the Peoples Garden

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

USDA’s “People’s Gardens” are being planted again this year with 255 gardens already established this year by Agriculture Department workers worldwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Legislative Session Winding Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The Alabama legislative session is set to wrap up next week, as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on what bills those in agriculture are still working on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

2012 Farm Bill Getting a Jump Start

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

With some of the major provisions of the last farm bill just now being implemented here in the last few months, some may think it to be a bit premature to already be starting the 2012 Farm Bill Hearings. But American Farm Bureau farm policy specialist, Tara Smith, says due to the multitude of challenges the bill is likely to …

Additional Benefits to Drinking Orange Juice

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

A new study has reported that drinking orange juice with a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal may help counter some of the negative health effects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Richard Machek New USDA FL State Director for Rural Development

Gary Cooper Florida, General

(USDA RELEASE – WASHINGTON) The Obama Administration announces that Richard Machek will serve as Florida State Director for Rural Development at the USDA. “Richard Machek will be an important advocate on behalf of rural communities throughout the state and help administer the valuable programs and services provided by the USDA that can enhance their economic success,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom …

Florida Ag Commissioner Candidates Far Apart in Fundraising Totals

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

(From News Service of Florida APr 12, 2010) – MADDOX LAGS PUTNAM IN CAMPAIGN CASH – Democratic Agriculture Commissioner candidate Scott Maddox raised $132,000 in the first quarter, his campaign announced Monday, and while that easily bested all his Democratic rivals, he remains far behind his likely Republican rival, U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, who pulled in $280,000 in the first …

FFB Staying Active as FL Legislature Enters Final Weeks

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

With the Florida legislature now in it’s seventh week of a eight week session, Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says they are keeping a close eye on all of the action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024