Senate Ag Committee Examines Increasing Demand for Local Food

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

Local food is one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture and at a recent Senate Ag Hearing lawmakers and USDA officials gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities in supporting these local food systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

GA Producers Invited to Ag Day Event at the Capitol

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness President Bryan Tolar invites those in the ag sector to attend Ag Day at the Capitol this Tuesday, March 13, 2012. 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 …

Crop Cuts

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Everett Griner tells us how the new immigration laws are leading to smaller crops. 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 Asking for More Flexibility in 2012 Farm Bill

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

Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack recently told the Senate Ag Committee that in order to get the most bang for their buck in the 2012 Farm Bill, they would need more flexibility to administer programs. 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 …

US House Ag Chair Encourages Obama to Act on Energy Policy

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

Ag Chair Frank Lucas has encouraged President Obama to take action to assist farmers and rangers struggling with the impact of high energy cost. 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 …

US Sugar and Duda Complete Deal

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Completing a deal announced back in November, U.S. Sugar Corp has officially paid $150 million for land owned by A. Duda & Sons Inc.’s sugar cane production business near Belle Glade. 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, …

Applications for Assistance to Organic Farmers due March 30

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Gainesville, FL., March 7, 2012– USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds potential applicants to contact their local NRCS office soon to find out if they are eligible for the agency’s Organic Initiative. Applications for the second ranking period of 2012 are due at NRCS offices by close of business on March 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Career Choices

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Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” 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 …

Some Questioning the Realistic Nature of Know Your Farmer

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

Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan continues to champion USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, however there are some on Capitol Hill who are raising questions about the local food initiative. 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, …

Case IH Offering Field of Deals

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

The Case IH “Field of Deals” event is underway through April 30, 2012 as Scott Rasch, Public Relations Manager for Case IH, said now is the time to stop by your local dealer. Download Audio For more information on the Case IH Field of Dreams event click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …