FL NRCS Batching Date for Farm Bill Programs is Oct 31

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

FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds producers that Monday, October 31, 2011 is the batching date for FL NRCS Farm Bill programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

NCBA Past President Testifies to Stop Dust Regulations

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

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong testified this week about the issue of farm dust in support of the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. He said ranchers are pleased EPA has decided not to propose to lower the standard for coarse particulate matter this year but the issue is far from resolved. Download Audio Sponsored …

Give & Take

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U.S. – China trade is still growing. Who is benefiting? Everett Griner checks this out and tells us some good news. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

AL NRCS Encouraging Producers to Develop Relationships with Local Offices

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

Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service Agronomist Eric Schwab, wants to encourage producers interested in conservation to develop a relationship with their local NRCS office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

2012 Farm Bill Could be Written as Part of Super Committee Process

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There is a chance that the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill will actually come early due to the budget situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Vilsack Believes Conservation Efforts Can Survive Tough Economic Times

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

Some are concerned about how conservation programs will fare in the 2012 Farm Bill, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says even in this fiscal climate he believes the commitment to such programs in agriculture is important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

More Placements in Feedlots than Expected

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

September placement numbers in the latest cattle on feed report actually turned out slightly higher than many had predicted as a USDA livestock analyst explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Florida’s Proposed Clean Water Rules Draw Concern

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 26, 2011……The state’s most recent attempt at developing standards for water quality in lakes, rivers and estuaries is under attack from critics who say the draft rules are too weak and won’t satisfy the Federal Clean Water Act. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

The Important Role of FFA Members in the Future of Agriculture

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

USDA is focused on developing new generations of beginning farmers and ranchers and as part of that effort Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke with students at the National FFA Convention. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Beef Checkoff Putting a Face on the Producer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” series, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama said she definitely believes in the many facets of the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …