Precision Farming is a Win for Both AL Farmers and Environment

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

Precision farming allows for the use of GPS systems to apply nutrients and pesticides to landscapes, making it economical for farmers and environmentally friendly. Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says that’s why the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is encouraging producers to sign up for the Precision Farming Incentive. Download Audio The 2011 funding deadline for the Precision Farming …

FFB Continuing to Fight Nutrient Criteria Standards

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Even though we may not of heard much lately about EPA’s Nutrient Criteria Standards for Florida’s waters, Florida Farm Bureau’s Adam Basford says the issue certainly is not dead in the water, as they have continued to work against the rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Agrium Offers Answers for Southeastern Growing Conditions

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

Nitrogen loss is a big concern for Southeastern growers and Rick Wilson with Agrium says they have an answer to that problem with their enhanced nitrogen product, Environmentally Smart Nitrogen or ESN. Download Audio For more information visit www.smartnitrogen.com Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Saving the Banana

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The banana is the number one consumed fruit in the U.S., but it is under threat to disappear from U.S. store shelves because of a tropical disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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 …

USDA Acting Undersecretary Scuse – Exclusive with Southeast AgNet

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

On a recent trip to Florida, attending a convention in Tampa involving corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum interests, USDA’s Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services, Michael Scuse granted us an exclusive, lengthy interview. Click to listen as we focus on issues particular to our deep southeast region. Issues discussed include the upcoming farm bill and research dollars for …

5 Billion More

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

Everett Griner discusses how to feed 9 billion people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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

Ag in Review for the Week of March 7, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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

EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Plan Draws Florida into Congressional Focus

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Rooney Thanks EPA Administrator for Commitment to Work with Florida on Numeric Nutrient Compromise, Requests Information on Third-Party Review, Economic Analysis Following is the text of a news release just in from Florida Congressman Tom Rooney. We’re posting immediately since this is a topic of most timely and critical interest. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

House Ag Committee Passes Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

There has been more movement and a significant win for growers regarding the requirement of EPA Clean Water Act permits for use of pesticides in or near water as Don Parrish, regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, reports that the House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …