Exceptional Energy for Engines

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

Propane is getting more exceptional as energy for agriculture. At Propane Days in Washington DC this week, the Propane Education and Research Council, talked about using propane to fuel tractors and combines. Find out more at agpropane.com. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Propane Powers American Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Energy, General, Poultry, Specialty Crops

The propane industry was in Washington DC this week for Propane Days. When Gary Cooper was in DC recently, he interviewed Mark Leitman with the Propane Education and Research Council, or PERC about the latest propane products for agriculture. Find out more at agpropane.com. Propane for Cotton and Poultry Report (1:30 mp3) Propane for Produce Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Bill to Recall Ruling on CRP Income

Randall Weiseman General

There is a bill in the House to get rid of an IRS ruling that retired farmers receiving rental payments from CRP land do not have to pay self-employment taxes.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …

Way Down Upon

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Suwannee River Partnership is an example of outstanding leadership and personal stewardship in achieving results through cooperative conservation, according to Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

House Farm Bill Plans

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General

Dr. Bill Norman with the National Cotton Council comments on House agriculture committee leadership plans for the 2007 farm bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

FL Retired Extension Agent in Iraq

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

A retired Florida extension agent is working for agriculture in Iraq. Paul McKellips reports from Iraq on the work that Logan Barbee is doing to help improve conditions for farmers in that country. Report (3:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about making plans for horses and other livestock prior to disasters. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007_2.html 07_2.html Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

FL Young Farmer Gets Dodge Truck for the Year

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer gets to drive a new Dodge truck for the year. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

New Honey Program Proposal

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

USDA is seeking comments on a proposal for a new national Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order which would replace the existing Honey Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Order. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Farm Bill Mark Ups

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Lots of markups this week on 2007 Farm Bill proposals in the House Agriculture Committee. The Subcommittees on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture and Organic Agriculture marked up proposals for the titles under their jurisdiction, including sugar and peanuts. There was also discussion about limiting direct payments to farmers. Peanuts and Sugar Report (1:00 mp3) Direct …