Ag in Review for the Week of September 27, 2010

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

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

Hope Still Remaining for Passage of Food Safety Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A food safety vote is still expected in the Senate when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after the November elections. 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 …

Bring on the Blueberries

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Researchers believe that blueberries may be able to help fight atherosclerosis or more commonly known as hardening of the arteries. 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 …

FCA Reminder of Ranch Rodeo

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind everyone about the Ranch Rodeo Finals and free Cowboy Heritage Festival going on today and tomorrow, October 1st and 2nd, at Silver Spurs Arena in the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Download Audio For more information go to http://www.floridacattlemen.org/d/RanchRodeoticket.pdf Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Fish Farming

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

Everett Griner tells us how there is a logical solution to a growing problem. 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 Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Chambliss Introduces HARVEST Act of 2010

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

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today announced he has introduced legislation that provides a non-amnesty option for temporary agriculture workers. The Helping Agriculture Receive Verifiable Employees Securely & Temporarily, or “HARVEST,” Act of 2010, would reform and streamline the H-2A temporary worker program to meet the present needs of agriculture and discourage the practice of hiring undocumented workers. …

Pass the Pumpkins Please

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

With the images of fall dancing in our heads, many are thinking about the fall celebrations, all which require a very important element, pumpkins. 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 …

Unresolved Issues Making 2011 Tax Planning Nearly Impossible

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

Tax planning will most likely be even more of a burden this year for farmers and ranchers as American Farm Bureau Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says Congress will leave town this week to campaign without any resolution to major tax issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Corn Sugar

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Due to consumer confusion, The Corn Refiners Association has petitioned the FDA to allow manufacturers the option of using ‘corn sugar’ as an alternative name for high fructose corn syrup. 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 …