2011 Inflation

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

2010 food costs are up again. Inflation is skyrocketing and Everett Griner tells us why. 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 Secretary Believes Government Shutdown will be Avoided

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

With an upcoming deadline of March 4, 2011 to approve the fiscal year 2011 budget some are talking about the probability of a government shutdown. But Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that he believes that scenario will most likely be avoided. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

House Budget Could Affect Fruit and Veggie Vouchers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The House of Representatives has passed their version of the fiscal year 2011 budget, making deep cuts in many programs including $750 million from the Women Infant and Children budget. Concerning many that it will jeopardize fruit and vegetable vouchers in that program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Pears & Persimmons

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

These are hard to find if you are home canning and preserving, but, you will find them in the store. Everett Griner tells us it just isn’t the same. 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 …

NRCS Farm and Ranch Protection Program Successful in FL

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

Ed Wright, assistant state conservationist for easement programs with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program has been successful in Florida by maintaining the heritage of agriculture all the while still looking ahead to the future. Download Audio The deadline for 2011 FRPP funding is March 21, 2011. Log on to the FL …

UF Awarded Grant to Improve Pine Management for Climate Change

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Pine trees are one of the most important crops in the southeastern U.S., and a consortium led by University of Florida personnel has been awarded a five-year, $20 million federal grant to help landowners and foresters throughout the region adapt to and mitigate global climate change in coming decades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

AL State Budget Cuts Force Closure of Markets

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Specialty Crops

MONTGOMERY –Commissioner John McMillan has announced that the two State Farmers’ Markets owned and operated by the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries will cease operation due to budget cuts. The closures will be effective March 1, according to Comm. McMillan. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

Blackberries

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

This is another southern delicacy in the canning and preserving series that Everett Griner has found is disappearing. 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 Programs Continue to be on the Budget Chopping Block

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

As lawmakers continue to struggle to balance the budget on the Hill, the latest attempt was a proposed amendment to the House Continuing Resolution that would prohibit USDA from distributing more than 250-thousand dollars in farm and conservation program payments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …

Value of Florida’s Crops Exceed $4 Billion for 2010

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The 2010 Crop Values report was released by USDA/NASS recently showing that the total value of principal crops in Florida was $4,505,726,000. Download Audio Click here for the complete report. 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 …