2011 Proof to Why 2012 Farm Bill Needs Strong Safety Net

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Farmers faced more challenges than usual in the weather realm in 2011 and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it brought to light the need for a better disaster assistance program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GA & AL to Receive Additional Natural Disaster Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an important package of disaster assistance to help farmers, land owners, communities and others recover and rebuild after a year in which a wave of natural disasters swept across all regions of the United States. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

California Citrus Growers Battling Yet Another Freeze

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

As Florida specialty crop growers continue to bask in mild temperatures, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says our fellow growers on the west coast are not experiencing an easy winter so far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wildfire and the Weather

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Weather

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is with Florida Forest Service Meteorologist Sean Luchs talking about how the weather can impact the risk of wildfires. More information is available online at Fire Weather and Forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Ag in Review for the Week of January 9, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Weather

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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Demand Will be Driving Force for 2012 Cotton Market

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, says demand will drive the market and prices for cotton this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Farewell to 2011

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

Everett Griner tells us what 2011 was about and what 2012 brings to the producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

FL Growers Survive First Cold Snap of Season

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Florida growers can breathe a sigh of relief as USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says for the most part, their crops survived the first big freeze of the season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Cold Air Thanks to Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why Florida is getting this recent blast of cold air and what to expect next. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Early Assessment of Freeze Damage Shows that FL Dodged a Bullet

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

As growers are combing their fields checking for damage after the first big freeze of the season, we spoke to FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam on what the early assessments are for the vegetable, citrus and sugar cane crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …