Cotton Watching Farm Bill Action

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General, Georgia

Even though calls for an extension of current farm policy seem to be increasing, Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton says debate will be hot and heavy. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely …

Immigration Bill Still Waiting

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Individual congressmen and Senators are holding hearings on immigration in their states while fruit is waiting to be picked. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Farm Bill Energy Paper Released

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns this week released the latest farm bill forum theme paper – this one on USDA’s role in renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. The renewable energy analysis paper, as well as previously released analysis papers, are available at www.usda.gov/farmbill. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …

AL Hot Line

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks has established a toll-free hotline for Alabama farmers in need of disaster assistance due to the drought. The number is 800-951-1275. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Supplemental Aids

Randall Weiseman General

A supplement a day could help keep the doctor away, especially if you are too busy to eat right all the time. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Taste of India

Dan General

Consumers in this land of ours can get a taste of India in the frozen food section.  Report (1:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Nutrition Labels for Potatoes

Dan General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Food and Drug Administration has made some unfavorable decisions regarding nutrition labeling for potatoes.  Report (1:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FFA Convention Moving to Indianapolis

Randall Weiseman General

The 79th annual FFA Convention coming in October will have a new home.  Report :28 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Personalized Produce

Dan Field Crops, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A Georgia company can personalize produce with messages and brands.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Potatoes Still Popular

Dan General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Potatoes are still the most popular vegetable in the US according to USDA’s latest Vegetable and Melon Yearbook.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025