Specialty Crops Receive Support from House Members

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A geographically diverse and bipartisan letter was delivered to the House Agriculture Committee leadership urging full and fair consideration to the research, pest management, and trade assistance programs that are vital to the specialty crop producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

3.9 Million Acres Accepted in CRP

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

After receiving nearly 48,000 offers on more than 4.5 million acres of land, Juan Garcia, Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs says USDA has accepted 3.9 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Syngenta Vegetable Seed Company Brands United as One Brand

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Syngenta has announced that during the 2012 calendar year, ROGERS®, Synergene Seed® & Technology and Pybas® Vegetable Seed Company brand varieties are being transitioned to the Syngenta brand. Sean Knapp, Syngenta Vegetable Portfolio Head for North America says that the integration will give growers the same service with enhanced capabilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Skills Required

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us why skills are required to work the fields in today’s farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR 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, …

Farm Bill on Senate Floor Calendar for June

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

When Senators return from their Memorial Day break, one of things on their June Calendar will be addressing the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR 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 …

Eat More Veggies

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Americans are eating more vegetables. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR 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

Comments Open for USDA’s New Microloan Program

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

USDA under Secretary Michael Scuse says they are requesting comments on a proposed rule regarding new microloans for small and beginning farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

Bio-Tech Disputes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how our increased food production is geared to bio-technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR 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 Provides Funding for Florida Pest & Disease Management

Dan Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators in Florida for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $6.7 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s agriculture …

Employment Numbers Bode Well for Ag Sector

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

According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the latest employment numbers are showing continued progress for the agricultural community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR 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 …