FFB Continuing to Fight Nutrient Criteria Standards

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

Even though we may not of heard much lately about EPA’s Nutrient Criteria Standards for Florida’s waters, Florida Farm Bureau’s Adam Basford says the issue certainly is not dead in the water, as they have continued to work against the rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Agrium Offers Answers for Southeastern Growing Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Nitrogen loss is a big concern for Southeastern growers and Rick Wilson with Agrium says they have an answer to that problem with their enhanced nitrogen product, Environmentally Smart Nitrogen or ESN. Download Audio For more information visit www.smartnitrogen.com Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …

USDA Acting Undersecretary Scuse – Exclusive with Southeast AgNet

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

On a recent trip to Florida, attending a convention in Tampa involving corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum interests, USDA’s Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services, Michael Scuse granted us an exclusive, lengthy interview. Click to listen as we focus on issues particular to our deep southeast region. Issues discussed include the upcoming farm bill and research dollars for …

5 Billion More

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner discusses how to feed 9 billion people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Ag in Review for the Week of March 7, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Plan Draws Florida into Congressional Focus

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Rooney Thanks EPA Administrator for Commitment to Work with Florida on Numeric Nutrient Compromise, Requests Information on Third-Party Review, Economic Analysis Following is the text of a news release just in from Florida Congressman Tom Rooney. We’re posting immediately since this is a topic of most timely and critical interest. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

House Ag Committee Passes Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

There has been more movement and a significant win for growers regarding the requirement of EPA Clean Water Act permits for use of pesticides in or near water as Don Parrish, regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, reports that the House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.” Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring …

U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up… Sponsored ContentFCEB …

For Crape Myrtles Size Does Matter

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

Thanks to new breeding programs Crape Myrtles now come in all shapes and sizes and there is one to fit any landscape space. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025