Ag in Review for the Week of October 31, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

A Common Row Crop Could Control Pest in Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

University of Florida researchers have found that corn plants can help sustain populations of gall midges, used to control spider mites. 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 …

Update on 2012 Farm Bill Negotiations

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

Farm policy recommendations were not delivered to the deficit reduction super committee as planned, but expectations are that 23-billion dollars in farm bill reductions can be found and a final agreement will still be reached. The following reports have more details on the negotiations. Commodity Title Major Hang-Up in Farm Bill Reductions Download Audio How Current Farm Bill Negotiations Will …

FL Supreme Court Sides with WMD in “Taking” Dispute

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 3, 2011…..In a case watched by developers, environmentalists and government agencies, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the St. Johns River Water Management District in a long-running dispute about the “taking” of property. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Goodnight Irene

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, Weather

It has been well reported about the damage done by Irene to the cities and towns up the eastern coast. Everett Griner tells us about the damage done to agriculture. 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 …

FSA County Committee Elections Begin Friday, Nov. 4

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

WASHINGTON, Nov.3, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that the 2011 FSA county committee elections will begin tomorrow, Nov. 4, with USDA mailing ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 5, 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

AL NRCS Soil Survey Efforts are Ongoing

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

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service recently unveiled the first generation soil survey program, but AL NRCS Soil Scientist Charles Love says the efforts will be ongoing with continued updating of the soil information. 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 …

USDA Payments Support Advanced Biofuels

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

USDA recently announced payments to 156 advanced biofuel producers across the country to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels. 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 …

Putnam Discusses Vision for Future of Energy in FL

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam laid out his vision for Florida’s energy future during last week’s Florida Energy Summit. 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 …

US Sugar and DUDA Announce Strategic Business Alliance

Randall Weiseman Florida, Sugar, Vegetables

U.S. Sugar Corp. and A. Duda and Sons have formalized plans for a strategic business alliance. 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 …