Turkey Dinner is a Bargain

Randall Weiseman General

The classic Thanksgiving dinner costs a bit more this year than last year, but it is still a bargain – and adjusted for inflation, it’s actually cheaper than it was 20 years ago, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Fun Turkey Facts

Randall Weiseman General, Poultry

Learn some interesting facts about your main course this Thanksgiving! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026

Thanksgiving History

Randall Weiseman General

Today Tyron Spearman takes a look back at Thanksgiving and how things really got started for this traditional holiday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

EPA Proposal Would Affect Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

A new proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency has agriculture officials nationwide worried and thus all farmers are urged to send a message to EPA letting them know how regulation of greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act would adversely affect their operation. But you must do this by this Friday, November 28th to meet the EPA’s comment deadline. Comments …

Wild vs Domestic Turkey

Randall Weiseman General

If you are planning on the traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving this year, will it be a wild or domestic bird that you will be carving up for the annual feast? Last year over 47 million turkeys were eaten on Thanksgiving, but no matter which you prefer, we hope you enjoy your turkey meal and have a good Thanksgiving. Sponsored …

John Deere Drive Green in Florida

Randall Weiseman General

John Deere is kicking off its new Drive Green event next week in Middleburg, Florida. The hands-on traveling show will make several stops around the state next week before moving to other areas of the southeast. Follow the big green semi as it moves around the country on the Drive Green utility tractor show blog – www.drivegreentractors.com. Listen to report …

Will You Have Enough Bucks For Your Gobbler?

Randall Weiseman General

Menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner will cost just a bit more this year, but remain affordable, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Their annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $44.61, a $2.35 price increase from last year. The …

U S Ag Sect’y Schafer Comments on Farm Financial Forecast

Gary Cooper General

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov 24, 2008 – (USDA) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer made the following statement regarding today’s fourth quarter farm financial forecast published by USDA’s Economic Research Service. “America’s agriculture continues a positive growth – a fifth straight year of record crop receipts, historically sound farm asset balance, and the third-highest net cash income over the last 33 …

Accepting Bio-Fuels Loan Applications and Observing Farm City Week

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

Today Tyron Spearman has information about a loan process that’s now available concerning bio-fuels and also reminds us about Farm City Week which is underway. Hear about bio-fuel loans: More on Farm City Week: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

SE Regional Fruit & Veggie Conference Jan 9-11, Savannah, GA

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Announces Sold Out Trade Show The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association and South Carolina Peach Council, announces the 2009 trade show has been completely sold out. The trade show provides conference attendees the opportunity to compare products, talk with industry representatives, observe demonstrations, and learn …