Support Being Requested for UF DPM/DPH Program

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has indicated they would provide funding support for a Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM) and Doctor of Plant Health (DPH) programs at the University of Florida, contingent on the expression of industry need and support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

NASCAR Goes Green for 2011

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

As the green flag flies for this 2011 NASCAR season the cars will fly with a new, greener fuel. 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

Farm Income Forecast Showing Record Highs

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

According to USDA’s Economic Research Service net farm income will be up nearly 20 percent in 2011. 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

US Farm Exports Set Record High in 2010

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

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack speaks on the recently released trade numbers confirming that U.S. farm exports set a record high for 2010. 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

Cold and Wet Weather Continue to Hamper FL Harvest

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The National Ag Statistics Service Crop Weather Report for the week of February 7, 2011 shows that the difficult winter continues for our specialty crop growers. 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 …

Biofuels/Feedstocks Meeting near Lake Okeechobee Packs the Barn

Gary Cooper Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

A crowd of more than 250, mostly area farmers and ranchers, gathered in a large barn on a feedstocks farm near Lake Okeechobee Monday to hear from USDA officials and a representative of the U S military about feedstocks crops that can produce biofuels. It was another in a series of meetings that have been taking place throughout Florida for …

The Multiple Uses of Biodiesel

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

As we all try to pitch in to do our part to help protect our environment, switching over to greener fuels is one viable option. And with these two reports Greg Anderson with the biodiesel liquid fuel industry explains how the use of biodiesel is becoming popular in applications beyond just gassing municipal fleets. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

AL NRCS to Hold Hoop House Workshop

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

AL NRCS District Conservationist Anne Cross encourages producers who are interested in extending their growing season through hoop houses to attend a workshop on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. 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 …

Fruit and Veggie Growers Invited To United Regional Meetings

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Specialty Crop Producers are invited to attend two industry meetings discussing key issues and opportunities facing the Florida produce industry. 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

FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26

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

Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …