FL Growers Survive First Cold Snap of Season

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Florida growers can breathe a sigh of relief as USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says for the most part, their crops survived the first big freeze of the season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

EPA Committee Completes Report on Agricultural Issues

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

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) federal advisory committee on agricultural issues, the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC), has submitted its report to the agency on agricultural and water quality issues. The report offers recommendations on the most effective approaches for dealing with water quality issues related to agricultural production and improving water quality across the …

AL Producers have 3 Opportunities for Major Conservation Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis gives us the details on how Alabama producers have extra chances this year to be approved for cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

FL Farmers Have Until March 1 to Signup for NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Florida producers who live in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds have until March 1 2012 to signup for the NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative. NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez and USDA Undersecretary Harris Sherman give more details on the funds that will be available to assist producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Victories Celebrated During 2012 Potato Expo

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Over 15-hundred people converged on Orlando this past week for Potato Expo 2012. Executive Vice President and CEO of the National Potato Council, John Keeling gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

SE Fruit and Veggie Conference Experiencing Record Attendance

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

The Southeast Region Fruit and Vegetable Conference is in Savannah this week where a record number of attendees are enjoying the trade show and educational seminars. We grabbed a quick interview with Charles Hall, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, who notes that there are a lot of hot button issues to be discussed this year. Download …

New Questions for the 2012 Ag Census

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

The 2012 Census of Agriculture surveys will show up in producers mailboxes this time next year, and Joe Prusacki with USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says the surveys will include some modifications from the 2007 edition of the census. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Market Opportunities are Available for Catfish Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops

Dr. John Jensen, professor emeritus at Auburn University, has been working on a special Pond to Plate project in an attempt to help the US Catfish industry regain its footing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

AL MarketMaker Website

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Specialty Crops

Alabama farmers, fishermen, seafood processors and distributors now have a free opportunity to connect with potential customers online through the Alabama MarketMaker website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Cold Air Thanks to Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why Florida is getting this recent blast of cold air and what to expect next. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …