Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 27th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

AL NRCS Announces Nutrient Management & Ag Energy Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Energy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, Ala. August 27, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) under the “Conservation Activity Plan” or CAP category. In addition, NRCS will be taking applications for the development of Agricultural Energy Management …

GA Specialty Crop Producers Have a Leg Up on Weed Control

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

University of Georgia Weed Scientist, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, says Georgia specialty crop growers have been very fortunate when it comes to the aspect of weed control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 and …

Studying the Potential of Algae as Biofuel Feedstock

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

With alternative energy starting to take a center stage, there are several new generation biofuel feedstocks being studied for their potential uses as a bioenergy resource, but Paul Mask with the Alabama Cooperative Extension says one budding prospect that may not come directly to mind is pond scum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Specialty Crop Sector Growing in North FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Produce is traditionally thought to come from Southern Florida, but Dan Mullins, extension horticulture agent for Santa Rosa County, says markets are opening up for North Florida growers as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Administration Still Searching for Disaster Relief Dollars

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

The Office of Management of the Budget has indicated that the administration is still looking for 1.5-billion dollars in disaster relief assistance for farmers across the United States, a deal made to Senate Ag Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Update on the Child Nutrition Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan is urging Congress to pass the Child Nutrition Act before the end of the current fiscal year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

White Mold Discussed at Extension Farm Field Day

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

At the annual Extension Farm Field Day held yesterday at the West Florida Research and Education Center research farm near Jay, Florida, Dr. Bob Kemerait with the University of Georgia, told growers white mold has been terrible in peanuts this year. And University of Florida peanut specialist Dr. Barry Tillman echoed that fact telling growers the conditions have been just …

Department Of Citrus Targets Kids At School And Home

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Director of Foodservice Vanessa Hodak in these reports tells how the department works with those who influence children’s eating habits – and the kids themselves – to encourage more citrus consumption. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Feral Hogs

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

Everett Griner tells us how the farmers and environmentalist differ in the control of this animal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …