GA Ag Commissioner Says Immigration Reform is a Complex Issue

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s 2011 legislative session was a heated one when it came to the issue of immigration and even though when the gavel sounded a resolution of sorts had been passed, the discussion still isn’t over. And Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says immigration reform is not as simple as it may seem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

Results of GA Water Survey

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Water has been getting a lot of attention lately and in this report Tyron Spearman has some information on what Georgians think about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

A Sunny Spot in Cancer Research

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

Scientists have discovered that sunflower proteins could be the answer to cheaper, plant based drug manufacturing used in treating existing forms of cancer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

FCA President Says EPA Must Be Stopped

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

We told you yesterday the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association filed a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s determination letter and final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria for waters in Florida. But FCA President Jim Strickland said there is no reason to believe the numeric nutrient criteria rule is strictly a Florida issue. Download Audio Sponsored …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Offers Help to Producers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia was of course also affected by the recent storms and tornados as considerable damage was also suffered in rural areas of their state. I also was able to catch up with Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Vice President Josh White who gave me an update on what he has heard from producers in his state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator …

Homemade Energy

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner checks out why farmers are moving to energy production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

FLA & National Cattlemens’ Associations Together File EPA Lawsuit

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Cattle Groups Pursue Legal Action – Say EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria Is Flawed Hear the broadcast HERE! Download Audio WASHINGTON (April 28, 2011) –The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) filed a lawsuit today, April 28, 2011, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s determination letter and final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida’s lakes, …

Reminder to Producers Regarding Disaster Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2011 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Val Dolcini today reminded crop and livestock producers throughout states that have recently experienced severe damage from flooding, wildfires and tornados that FSA programs may be available to assist with recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Ag Concerned Regarding EPA’s Draft of Regulatory Guidance

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

The latest fight between the Environmental Protection Agency and the agricultural community comes in the form of EPA’s Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

USDA Releases Leafy Greens Proposal

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

USDA has released its proposal for a Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement aimed at helping the industry address food safety concerns in leafy greens. Rayne Pegg, Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, gives us the details on the voluntary agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …