Rep. Marty Bowen Announces Run for FL Ag Commissioner

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush reports on Representative Marty Bowen’s (photo left) visit with Florida Farm Bureau members early this week as Bowen told the group she is throwing her hat in as the first candidate for the 2010 race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. Report (0:38 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee Draws Large Crowd

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Among the issues Florida farmers and ranchers are concerned about this year are Greenbelt Tax status protection, and for citrus growers, money to do critical research needed on greening and canker diseases. In this report, Florida Farm Bureau’s Assistant Director of Ag Policy Adam Basford comments on citrus research funding issues and about how farmers who can’t come to Tallahassee …

O J in Sebring Race Winner’s Circle

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

The Twelve Hours of Sebring race has been going on in the midst of Florida citrus country for many years. In this brief report, according to a release from Florida Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson, Orange Juice is a part of the winner’s circle celebration at the Sebring race this year. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

FL FB President in Tallahassee

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick talks about Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee this week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Irvin Seeking Agroterrorism Funding

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture is seeking funding for a new four person ag and food terrorism division of the Department of Agriculture. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

National Agriculture Week

Randall Weiseman General

The first week of spring is traditionally a time to celebrate agriculture and those people who provide us with food, fiber – and now even fuel. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Provide Input on Conservation Farm Bill Proposals

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Officials with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are urging people to take a look at the conservation proposals in the administration farm bill recommendation and provide input. Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama Fish Pond Management

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Small fish ponds are big in Alabama and according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, properly managed ponds provide excellent recreational opportunities. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Disaster Assistance & MILC Extension in the House

Randall Weiseman Dairy, General

Last week the House Appropriations Committee passed a bill providing for emergency agriculture disaster assistance and also extension of the MILC program.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Blowing in the Wind

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

The answer to America’s energy independence may be blowing in the wind. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024