Work Continues on 2009 Crop Loss Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Work to develop and pass disaster assistance legislation for the 2009 crop losses has taken a number of turns over the last several months and Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says it is now expected to be developed through some type of administrative avenue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Creating Happier, Healthier Pollinators with Bee Pastures

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

Agricultural Research Service scientists are continuing their quest for happier, healthier pollinators with the creation of bee pastures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

FL Farm to Fuel Summit Coming Up

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

The 2010 Farm to Fuel Summit is coming up next week, August 11-13, 2010. For more information visit www.floridafarmtofuel.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Senate Approves Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act passed unanimously in the Senate with some provisions that should make specialty crop growers happy. As it includes a six-cent reimbursement per school lunch tied to serving healthier meals with more fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Last Year’s Sugar Shortage Warnings Never Materialized

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

This time last year food manufacturers warned USDA officials that sugar shortages were imminent, but the U.S. sugar policy kept the country amply supplied. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the National Farmers Market Directory has seen an increase of 16-percent just this year – and is now listing more than 61-hundred operational farmers markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Shipping Charges

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

Everett Griner tells us how the U.S. is losing wheat exports to Egypt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

E.Coli Focus of Government-Industry Collaboration

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

Government and industry are coming together to expand on the testing for E.Coli. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

Mating Disrupter Being Developed for Citrus Pest

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

USDA is working on an environmentally friendly way to control citrus pest by disrupting mating habits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

AG CONNECT Expo a Global Marketplace

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

International pavilions from around the world at AG CONNECT Expo 2011 will give Ag companies in the U.S. an opportunity to do business around the world while traveling only as far as Atlanta, Georgia in January 2011 to the global Ag trade show, AG CONNECT Expo. As North America’s new global agriculture exhibition, AG CONNECT Expo 2011 will feature international …