USDA Officials Stand with Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2012 —As serious drought conditions continue to creep across nearly two-thirds of the lower 48 states, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials are fanning out to rural communities across the country to show support to farmers and ranchers affected by a string of extreme weather in 2012. Today, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Battle over Critical Uses of Methyl Bromide Continues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In preparation for a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the U.S. Agriculture Sector Relief Act of 2012, a letter has been sent to lawmakers on the importance of methyl bromide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Peanut Leaders Pleased with House Version of Farm Bill

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

A group was in our nation’s capital last week to discuss how peanuts would fare in the new farm bill and Tyron Spearman reports they were pleased with the version released by the House Agriculture Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

Wildfire Arson Prevention in Florida

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about wildfire arson prevention in the state. Download Audio More information is available on the web site of the Florida Forest Service by clicking on Forestry Arson Alert. Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

Tall Pines

Dan Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us how the long leaf pine is making a comeback. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026

Specialy Crop Highlights in House Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Farm Bill passed by the House Ag Committee last week would continue policies that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crop agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

McMillan Advises Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE & West Nile Virus

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Equine, General, Livestock

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan announced that since June, several positive cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been found in Alabama in birds and horses. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Many Pastures across the Country are Drying Up

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

As we’ve reported before, pastures in many parts of the country are being hurt this summer by the heat and drought, as Gary Crawford has even more on this continuing story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Vilsack Announces New Funding for Restoring Everglades

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was in Kissimmee, Florida this morning, along with other senior Obama Administration officials, to announce additional investments in the Everglades restoration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Comparing Versions of the Farm Bill

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

Deciding where the budget cuts need to come from has been part of the discussions with work on a new farm bill as today we compare what both the House and Senate have put out to see where they differ. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …