Disaster Deadlines Fast Approaching

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

With producers experiencing a challenging year, FSA administrator Bruce Nelson reminds them that the application deadline for several disaster assistance programs is coming up September 30, 2011. 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 …

Agriculture Is Resilient Through Disaster

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

This is a release from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: This week I traveled to North Carolina and Virginia to view the damage from Hurricane Irene, survey the response efforts, and meet with local residents. This trip was my fourth in as many months to make sure that the USDA is helping families rebuild and recover from natural disasters including …

Cotton Performance Plus Deadline Extended

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Due to the weather issues many cotton producers faced this season, Monsanto’s Ty Fowler says they have moved back the deadline for their Cotton Performance Plus Program to Wednesday, September 7, 2011. 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 …

Lack of Moisture Adding to Weed Concerns for GA Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says the ongoing lack of moisture is adding to the weed issues for cotton producers. 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, …

Peak of Hurricane Season Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says with all the action in tropics, it is quite clear that we have reached the peak of the hurricane 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 Record Well Received …

Alabama Hay Hauler Permit Deadline is Thursday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock, Weather

The deadline to get one of those special hay hauler permits through the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries and the Alabama Department of Transportation is this Thursday September 1st. Download Audio To be added to the ALDOT database as a new hauler, please complete a New Hauler Letter Form available on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

UGA Joins National Climate and Animal Ag Team

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Equine, General, Livestock, Poultry, Weather

Researchers from the University of Georgia have joined a national team of scientists from University of Nebraska, Washington State University, Texas A&M University, Cornell University and University of Minnesota on a project to look at 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, …

Irene Waters Some Peanuts While Others Stay Dry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

Many eyes were on hurricane Irene this past week to see if it would bring rainfall to areas really needing it. And as Tyron Spearman reports, some peanuts fields across the Southeast did see rainfall from that storm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Multi-State Research Study Focuses on Drought Tolerance for Turf Grass

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

Brian Unruh, Associate Director at the University of Florida West Florida Research and Education Center, explains their efforts in a multi-state project for the breeding of more drought-tolerant varieties of turf grasses. 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 …

Water Still Best Option for Rehydration

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

With the weather still hitting scorching levels this summer, experts remind parents that water is the best option to rehydrate their busy kids. 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 …