Cotton Growers Need to be on Lookout for Target Spot

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Sandy Newell tech rep for BASF says the conditions are favorable for target spot in cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Southern Crops Getting a Reprieve from the Weather

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says Southeastern farmers are faring much better than those in the Midwest when it comes to crop condition, and there is more favorable weather in the forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …

Power Outages and the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables, Weather

The threat of bad weather could also threaten your food safety. Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gives us a few tips regarding power outages and the food in your refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerator: Download Audio Freezer: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …

GA Cotton Crop Looking Pretty Good

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

UGA Cotton Specialist Dr. Guy Collins says so far Georgia’s cotton crop is doing quite well, but they are keeping a close eye on moisture levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

High Temps Equate to Brutal Week for Many Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says crop conditions for both the corn and soybean crop have plunged dramatically in just one week, but the cotton crop seems to be faring a bit better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …

TS Debby Replenished FL Aquifer, Caused Flooding for Farmers

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

Tropical Storm Debby dumped massive amounts of rainfall along her slow trek across our state. And Suwannee County resident Andy Jackson says the flooding is causing some major issues for local farmers, but is also helping replenish the drought stricken aquifer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FDACS Emergency Response

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Weather

In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the significant role the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services plays in preparing for and responding to natural disasters. More information is available online by clicking on FDACS Emergency Response Efforts. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook or Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Dry Again

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

Everett Griner tells us how the drought is still hanging on in places. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

High Pressure System Moving in Behind Debby

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

Florida’s soaked ground will be given a chance to dry out next week, thanks to a high pressure system moving in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Growers with Storm Damage Need to Document It

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

Tropical Depression Debby will most likely be remembered by her massive amounts of rainfall that she brought to the north and central parts of the state. And while many growers further south did not get the benefit of much of that rainfall, Southwest Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says a few did receive some bad weather and wind. Download …