Americans’ Eating Habits

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In this two part series we will review a Department of Agriculture study that took a close look at Americans’ eating habits. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

North Florida Flooding Triggers Order to Lift Cattle Truck Weights

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

This just in from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association over the weekend: Due to Flooding in North Florida an Emergency Executive Order has been put in place that lifts weight restriction on Cattle trucks. This allows trucks to run at 95,000 lbs in Florida. The trucks driver must have the attached documents in their possession. This Order is in place for …

ABAC Restructures

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Three years ago ABAC was given the ability to administer bachelor degree programs and Dr. Tim Marshall Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources says the college has now undergone a restructuring process in a continued effort to better serve the ag sector. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

Bronson: “Move Animals & Chemicals Before Waters Rise”

Gary Cooper FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

BRONSON URGES PEOPLE TO MOVE ANIMALS AND CHEMICALS OUT OF HARM’S WAY BEFORE FLOODING OCCURS TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is asking farmers and residents in areas with the potential for flooding to be sure to move pesticides, fertilizers and propane tanks off the ground and safely stored away if they have time to …

FL Legislature Down to Final 3 Weeks

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

It was a short week for the Florida Legislature who spent Monday and Tuesday in session then broke for the Easter recess. Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association said some work did take place though, as lawmakers were busy with committee meetings. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

ACRE Enrollment, Loan Regulations, & Increase for Peanut Contracts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Today Tyron Spearman has the details concerning USDA’s announcement about the enrollment for the new ACRE program, along with information about new loan regulations for certain commodities, plus he has an update on this week’s peanut contracts which did see a slight increase. ACRE enrollment: Loan Regulations: peanut contracts: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Congratulations East Ridge High School Land Judging Team

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Lake Soil & Water Conservation District congratulates students for winning state land-judging competition TAVARES — The Lake Soil and Water Conservation District congratulates Clermont Middle and East Ridge High students who won the State Land Judging Contest for Future Farmers of America in Alachua County on March 27. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

The Truth About Easter Lilies

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

We turn our attention to Easter and the Easter lily that has become the traditional flower of the holiday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Do We Need More Effort?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Food safety. Can it be improved? Everett Griner has some insight to this. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Puckett Named AL State Conservationist

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala. – Dr. William E. Puckett has been named the State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. He succeeds Gary Kobylski who retired April 3. As a career conservationist, Dr. Puckett has extensive experience working with NRCS at the local, state, regional, and national levels. He currently serves as the Deputy Chief for Science and Technology …