Beef Promoted Through Youth Events

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our weekly, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have Florida Cattlewomen’s Association president Melissa Montes DeOca from Okeechobee, Florida who said the checkoff is a real benefit to producers through the various youth programs. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

NRCS National Water Quality Initiative Important for FL Waters

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez gives more details regarding the National Water Quality Initiative and its potential benefits to three Florida watersheds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Binion Creek Watershed Included in NRCS National Water Quality Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service new National Water Quality Initiative is committed to improving four impaired waterways in Alabama and Kent McCray, NRCS District Conservationist in Tuscaloosa County says one of those is the Binion Creek Watershed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FCA Convention to Include Youth Events

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island will be held June 21-23 as Jim Handley said said there are a variety reasons to attend including the various youth activities. Download Audio To register or learn more go to floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Proceeds With Office Consolidation Plan

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

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its decision on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office consolidations proposed in January as part of USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. In total, FSA will consolidate 125 of the 131 offices originally proposed for consolidation with other USDA service centers, consistent with provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Under …

4-H in Africa

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

Linda Jo Turner with the National 4-H Council explains how 4-H in several African nations is becoming a means of increasing food security. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Funding and Efforts Towards Invasive Pest and Disease Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be funding the implementation of 321 projects in an effort to help farmers and ranchers protect their crops and livestock from invasive pests and diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia June Beef Month Starts Friday

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Governor Nathan deal has already signed the proclamation officially making June Beef Month in the state while Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said they have a huge month planned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024