Ag Innovations Have Had Significant Impact on US Economy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It is the time of year when many people pause and reflect on the last 12 months, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack took it one step further has he reflects on the innovations to agriculture over the last thirty years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Census of Ag Forms to be in the Mail Very Soon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It is time for the Census of Agriculture and Alabama Director of the National Agriculture Statistics Services Bill Weaver says farmers can expect to see the forms very soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Overall Food Prices Flat for 2012, but Plenty of Movement Within Categories

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

USDA Economist Ricky Volpe takes one last look at food prices for 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Sandy Winds

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

As it is in most storms. There is one area not discussed in the news…farm losses. Everett Griner tells us of the affect Sandy had on crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Blueberry Industry in Florida Thriving Thanks to Research Efforts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The blueberry industry is relatively new to the state of Florida, but Apopka Grower David Hill says the success of it would not of been possible without the research efforts from the University of Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

New Farm Policy Still in Question

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

There are many who feel getting a fiscal cliff bill together before the end of the year is unlikely and some dealing with the farm bill know they must move on. But Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, said there are still some differences between the House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Filling out Census Forms in a Timely Manner Saves Tax Dollars

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

Florida Deputy Director of the National Agriculture Statistics Services Jim Ewing encourages farmers to fill out their Census of Agriculture form by the deadline of February 4. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Pepper Farmers Seeing Good Results with Bacterial Leaf Spot Resistant Varieties

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Bacterial leaf spot is a common foe for our specialty crop growers, but Bucky Dobrow, technology development representative for Monsanto, says many Southeastern farmers have been able to prevent the yield-robbing disease from affecting their bell pepper crop this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

2013 AL Legislative Session Expected to be Full of Challenges

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey recently spoke to cattlemen and women about the state legislative session coming up in 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Berry Good

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Berry consumption is growing fast. Everett Griner tells us of one berry that is being discovered by more people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …