Update on Disaster Aid Package

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

Senate Ag Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln dropped her 1.5-billion dollar ag disaster provision from the pending Small Business Jobs bill after the Obama administration agreed to take money from existing programs to fund the payments to eligible farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …

New Training to be Required for Fumigant Users

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

The Environmental Protection Agency has gone through a re-registration process for all fumigants and weed agronomist with the University of Georgia, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, says all growers will be required to receive training. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Final Small Farm Listening Session to be Held

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

The second and final small farm listening session will be held August 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Doyle Conner Building, Eyster Auditorium in Tallahassee. For more information contact Florida Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Ag Policy, Joshua Craft, at (352) 378-8100 ext. 1091. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

White Button Mushrooms Enhance Immune System

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

Agricultural Research Service scientists have conducted a study showing that white button mushrooms may actually promote immune function by increasing production of antiviral proteins released by cells when trying to protect and repair tissue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

Seafood Dilemma

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

Today Everett Griner tells us how a dwindling supply is escalating prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Disaster Aid Package has a New Legislative Vehicle

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

Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative for the National Cotton Council, says that Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Blanch Lincoln has successfully identified a new legislative vehicle for a $2 billion ad hoc disaster aid package that would cover 2009 crop loses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

FDA Food Registry Successful So Far

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

According to agency officials, the first seven months of the Food and Drug Administration’s reportable food registry has helped prevent more than 100 potential food safety problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

FL Small Farms Conference July 31-Aug 2

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

The Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference will take place this weekend, July 31 through August 1, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

What’s Your View

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

Agriculture is seen in various ways. Which way are you seeing it? Everett Griner checks this with his view and one important question. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

AL NRCS Working with Catfish Farmers for Migratory Bird Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Alabama will receive a total of $3 million for the NRCS Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative, with $2 million dedicated to the conversion of catfish ponds through the Wetlands Reserve Program. And in this report we have Alabama State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, and NRCS Chief, Dave White, explaining how the funds are an important addition for both the migratory birds …