USDA Designates 11 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rainfall that occurred from Nov. 11, through Dec. 23, 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Additional EPA Nutrient Hearings

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

Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio Sponsored …

USDA Extends ELAP Sign-Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

USDA announced today it will accept applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009. Download Audio For more information or to apply for ELAP visit your FSA county office or fsa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …

Supporting Permanent Estate Tax

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

There is a coalition of national organizations representing family farmers and ranchers which have come together to support permanent estate tax reform. 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 …

New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon

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

Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. 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 …

AL Legislative Session Winding Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The Alabama legislative session is set to wrap up next week, as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on what bills those in agriculture are still working on. 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 …

FL Cattlewomen Promoting Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Jan Dillard, President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association, said they work hard at promoting beef across the state in many different ways. 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 …

GA Beef to be at Cooking Show

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes talks about their involvement in this year’s Metropolitan Cooking and Entertainment Show in Atlanta. 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 …

Changing Menu

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

This recession has cut into meat sales. How much? Everett Griner tells us about it. 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 …

Trucking Bill Could Have a Positive Economic Impact

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As Florida’s legislators work on their seventh week of the 2010 session, Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks says one bill of particular interest for specialty crop growers deals with trucking. 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 …