Georgia’s Fruit and Veggie Sector Fared the Winter Well

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Despite some extreme temperatures, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Charles Hall, says Georgia produce growers fared well this winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

Challenges of Finding Qualified Ag Scientists

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

A study released by the Coalition for a Sustainable Agriculture Workforce shows life-sciences and agricultural industry companies expect to hire more than 1,000 trained scientists through 2015 – but they have to find them first. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Working to Better Control Spray Drift

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

Spray drift is a big concern for growers, which is why Steve Clausen President of Willmar Fabrication, says they have redesigned their broadcast spray hood to gain better drift control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Road Hazard

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Contrary to public thought, farm equipment MUST use public roads. Everett Griner discusses this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Vilsack on EPA Proposed Clean Water Act Clarifications

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

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides comments on today’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers concerning their proposed Clean Water Act clarifications. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

NCBA Concerned with EPA Water Proposal

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers proposed an expansion of their federal authority over “waters of the United States.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is deeply concerned by this vast overreach by the EPA and the Administration, and NCBA environmental counsel Ashley McDonald looks at the reasons why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AgNet This Week: National Ag Day, Labor Update, Planting Puzzle

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

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report on National Ag Day, as well as the difficulties of planting in a specific time window and a labor update. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …

EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands

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

This is a release from the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) today jointly released a proposed rule to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources. The proposed rule will benefit Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Get BQA Trained with Temple Grandin in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The 53rd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up next week in Perry, and the Georgia Beef Board hopes you will take part in the BQA training program as Temple Grandin will be one of their guest speakers. Download Audio For more information go to the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …

Commissioner Black Issues Statement Regarding Vidalia Onion Pack Date

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Commissioner Gary W. Black issued the following statement today. “We are disappointed in the ruling we received late last week regarding the Vidalia onion pack date. The Attorney General’s office filed an appeal on our behalf today.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …