Last Call for Public Comments on EPA Nutrient Standards

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With the recently released study indicating that the costs of meeting EPA’s proposed numeric water nutrient standards for Florida waters will be significantly higher than federal estimates, Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson is urging residents and stakeholders to voice their concerns as the public comment period for the proposed rule closes Wednesday, April 28. Written comments can be submitted several ways: …

Good News and Bad News Regarding Food Borne Illnesses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports good news and bad news in efforts to control illnesses from food borne pathogens. The good news is that efforts to reduce illnesses caused by one of the most dangerous foodborne bacteria, E. coli, appear to be paying off. However, the bad news is, sickness caused by other pathogens is rising. Download …

Making a Silk Purse out of a Sows Ear

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Researchers are finding success in turning swine manure into crude oil which could add an additional one billion-dollar market to the hog industry and reduce U.S. dependence on crude oil imports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Energy On-Farm Initiative

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

Today Tyron Spearman has information about an initiative designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Organic Again

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Everett Griner tells us about a one person study that has been done. You might be real surprised to find out just whom this person was. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FFB Still Watching Some Key Bills During the Final Week

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

As lawmakers have now officially entered the final week of Florida’ 2010 legislative session, Director of State Legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, Ben Parks, says there are still a few pieces of legislation that they are watching carefully. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Have Your Egg and Eat it Too

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With Americans cutting back on eggs due to a fear of cholesterol, extension food expert Karen Blakeslee says there is a way to watch your cholesterol without cutting out eggs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Fewer Cattle Placed in Feedlots

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

When USDA’s Cattle on Feed report came out Friday afternoon the placement numbers for March surprised a few people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Dealer’s Licensing

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about how the Bureau of Agricultural Dealer’s Licenses helps protect Florida’s agriculture producers if buyers fail to pay them. More information is available online by clicking on Ag Dealer’s Licenses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …