FFA Members in 12 States Push to Connect with Local Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

INDIANAPOLIS (February 16, 2012/National FFA Organization) – It’s no secret that networking is a pivotal step toward a bright career in any industry. With that in mind – and a chance to win some substantial prizes for their FFA chapter – FFA members in 12 states are producing new connections with local farmers at an incredible rate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Suit Filed Over Stalled Fisheating Creek Restoration

Gary Cooper Cattle, Florida, General

From NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Citing a lack of progress in restoring the region to its former, navigable condition despite a court order to do so, a group of environmental groups on Tuesday filed suit against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, charging the agency with violating the state’s open records and meetings laws. “Instead of actually remediating the …

Falling Surplus

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farming is moving from surplus to shortage. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

An Abundance of Tomatoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables, Weather

This winter’s mild weather has produced more than just a bumper crop of tomatoes, it has also produced bargains for those looking to stock up on the nutritious fruit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

South Florida Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Florida growers interested in renewable energy may be interested in The South Florida Ag Expo which South Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says is coming up Friday, February 17 in Clewiston. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Resolve Water War

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

Here is a story from the THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Describing it as a “singularly important case.” Florida and Alabama this week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve their long-running fight with Georgia about water at Lake Lanier north of Atlanta. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Migrant Help

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The farm worker issue is still unsolved and Everett Griner looks into why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Proposed Cuts to Agriculture & National Cotton Council Predicts Lower Acreage

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

Yesterday, President Obama released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2013 which includes a $32 billion reduction in agricultural spending. Tyron Spearman has a look at that along with the National Cotton Council’s survey which shows fewer cotton acres this year. Ag Cuts: Download Audio Acreage: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

AL Ag Department Working to Overcome Budget Shortfalls

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

During this second week of Alabama’s Legislative Session, Ag Commissioner John McMillan says they are keeping their eye on the budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Losing the Trans Fats

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that between 2000 and 2009, the average level of trans fatty acids in the blood of American’s dropped 58 percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …