FL Farm Bureau Board Makes Nominations

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation State Board has nominated its candidates for president and vice president of the organization. At the August meeting the board selected John Hoblick as its nominee for president of Florida Farm Bureau. Hoblick is from Volusia County and is the current state board secretary. The board also chose FFB Vice President Rick Roth of Palm …

Chemtura Firestorm Registered

Randall Weiseman General

Firestormâ„¢ herbicide from Chemtura Corporation, has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for control of weeds and grasses, and as a harvest aid in more than 100 different crops, including alfalfa, corn cotton, potatoes, soybeans, fruit and nut trees, vines and vegetable crops. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

EPA Finds Pesticides Being Used Safely

Randall Weiseman General

The Environmental Protection Agency has just completed a 10-year review of 231 food-use pesticides authorized under the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act. Comments from Crop Life America spokesman Allen Noe. 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 …

Hispanic Honey Market

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The growing Hispanic population in this country represents a honey of a marketing opportunity. 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 …

Farmers Can Meet Crop Demand For Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins told a Senate committee this week that he expects agriculture to adapt to increased demand for corn to make ethanol. 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 …

ATV Safety Training For GA Young Farmers

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

The Georgia Young Farmers Association will hold a one-day training session on ATV safety for all Young Farmer Teachers across the state as part of their “Ride Smart, Ride Safe” campaign on September 13 at Camp John Hope near Perry. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

AL Counties Eligible For Drought Aid

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Every county in Alabama except Lamar is now qualified for emergency disaster assistance from USDA. 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, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

FL EQIP Signup Deadline

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Florida USDA-NRCS State Conservationist Niles Glasgow urges producers to signup for EQIP programs by December 15. Find out more on the Florida NRCS website. 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 …

Cattlemen Have Issues for Congress

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General

There are a variety of issues cattlemen are concerned with as Congress returns, but there’s one issue that has to deal with another government agency.  Report (1:09 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 …