Alabama NRCS Encourages Signing up for Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Dr. William Puckett with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has a reminder about signing up for 2013 funding for the various conservation programs they offer. Download Audio To learn more about these programs in Alabama click here. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

“Sea” Food

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner tells us where some of the “sea” food now really comes from. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026

Perfect Storm Threatening FL Oyster Industry

Dan Florida, General, Specialty Crops

By MARGIE MENZEL–THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA APALACHICOLA, Fla., October 24, 2012…….Drought, a massive oil spill, a tropical storm and the state’s long-running water war with a neighboring state have combined to put the Florida Panhandle seafood industry in crisis, threatening the $6.6 million seafood industry – and for many people here, a way of life. The oyster harvest this …

FFA Introduces Flyte the Owl

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

For the first time in its 85 year old history, The National FFA Organization now has an official mascot, Flyte the Owl. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

FFA Launching Initiative Aimed at Eliminating Hunger

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

More than 10-thousand FFA members, teachers, alumni and volunteers will work hour-long shifts during this week’s 2012 National FFA Convention and Expo to pack meals for the Rally to Fight Hunger. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Nuts…Again

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The nut industry is looking strong for 2012. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026

Growers Encouraged to Fight Pigweed Until First Frost

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Most of our row crops are well into harvest, but Jay Ferrell with the University of Florida says that doesn’t mean weed management efforts should stop, especially when it comes to the very prolific and costly glyphosate resistant pigweed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

Food Bandits

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us not to blame the grocery stores for the imitation foods showing up on their shelves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Food Price Inflation Slowing to a Crawl

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

According to USDA economist Ricky Volpe there was very little increase in food prices from August to September of this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Here’s a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, October 22, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: “The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA) enters into force next week, eliminating tariffs and other barriers to U.S. goods and services, promoting economic growth, and Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get …