Trump EPA Administrator Pick on the Horizon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Environment, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

President-elect Donald Trump could soon pick his choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Politico reports the shortlist includes Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Kathleen Hartnett White, director of the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Both candidates oppose the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. rule, also Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

American Sugar Alliance Looks Forward to New Administration

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Many in agriculture continue to wait to see who will be chosen for certain positions within the new Trump administration, and that includes the American Sugar Alliance. And while trade issues are not as important to that industry, ASA director of media relations, Phillip Hayes, says the alliance looks forward to working with the new administration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Clean with Fruits and Veggies

Dan Fruits, Vegetables

Cathy Isom lets you know how to get your house clean by using produce. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

USDA Seeking Grant Applications for Projects to Test Fruit and Vegetable Incentives

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has requested a new round of applications for grants provided under the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant program and has launched a grantee locator map. The FINI grant program provides grants to test incentive strategies and technologies designed to help SNAP participants better afford fruits and vegetables. It’s administered by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and …

Vilsack Leaving Office in Better Shape

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will see his time end in that position come January, but he recently looked back on his eight years in the office. A conversation with President Barack Obama made him think about whether or not he was leaving the office in better condition than when he took the job eight years ago. Vilsack says after …

Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent

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

The price of American farmland may be heading for its first significant drop since the mid-1980s. MetLife Agricultural Finance says that based on certain measurements, market conditions are the worst they’ve been since the Farm Crisis. Agri Money dot Com says land prices likely will fall 20 percent from the top end that was established early last year. MetLife, one …

Ranching, Agriculture New Career for Retirees in Okaloosa County

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Environment, Florida, General, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida helped an Okaloosa County couple start their new their new farming and ranching careers. After retiring, Randy and Tracey Duncan’s new careers on Flyin D Ranch began in 2012 when they moved onto 300 acres located 16 miles northeast of Crestview, Florida. Download Audio To read more about the Duncan’s story and …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 18, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have an update concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), how some in agriculture are waiting to see who will be chosen for certain positions within the new Trump administration, record for U.S. meat production, turkeys Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Alabama NRCS Takes Part in AACD Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Environment, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Many folks were in attendance at the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting in Orange Beach this week, including Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone. He said USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is proud to partner with the many folks who were there in conservation efforts across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Thanksgiving Dinner Ticks Down to Less Than $5 Per Person

Dan General, Industry News Release, Poultry, Vegetables

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 31st annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.87, a 24-cent decrease from last year’s average of $50.11. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …