Precision Pays Website

Randall Weiseman General

Using new media technology to get information out to farmers about new precision agriculture technology is really the ultimate goal of a new website sponsored by John Deere called PrecisionPays.com. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

EPA Announces RFS

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The Environmental Protection Agency this week established the nation’s first comprehensive Renewable Fuel Standard program, which “protects the environment, strengthens our energy security, and supports America’s farmers.” Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Ag Groups Fighting Weight Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

One bill of interest for many producers across Alabama in the state legislature concerns weight limits on trucks and trailers. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is just one group working hard for agriculture in this fight.  Report (1:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

FL Commissioner’s Report

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Cracker Horse Association annual horse sale on April 14. More information about the sale and about Florida’s cracker horses and cattle can be found on our web site at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/03-01-07.htm and http://www.florida-agriculture.com/livestock/cracker_cattle.htm More information about the Florida Cracker Horse Association can be found on their web site at: www.floridacrackerhorses.com Report (1:00 …

NRCS Chief on Hurricane Recovery

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Bob Stobaugh with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida visited Mississippi recently where he had a chance to talk with NRCS Chief Arlen Lancaster about how this agency mainly known for its agricultural work has been instrumental in cleaning up after hurricanes. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Crops Damaged by Cold

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Cold temperatures across the Southeast this past week may have damaged crops a number of crops – both field crops and specialty crops. Preliminary reports indicate fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops around the southeast were impacted, in addition to early emerging wheat and corn. Both Alabama and Georgia are expecting significant losses. AL Report (1:30 wma) GA Report (1:30 wma) …

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Randall Weiseman General, Vegetables

Production and consumption of chili peppers continues to increase across this land of ours. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida 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 …

April Florida Report

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The April edition of The Florida Report on RFD-TV, part of the weekly “Farm Bureau Today” series, will air at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time April 10 and 2:30 a.m April 11 on RFD-TV. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

Weather Will Affect Planting Intentions

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Cold temperatures around the country this past week could have a chilling effect on farmers planting intentions. Doug Kleweno with the Georgia office of the National Ag Statistics service says actual plantings this year will definitely be different than the prospective plantings report released March 30. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

NRCS Helps Limited Resources Farmers

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Arlen Lancaster, chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, says USDA’s 2007 Farm Bill proposals expand upon what they are already doing to help limited resources farmers. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …