In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the Senate failing to move forward with a veto override on the Waters of the U.S. disapproval resolution, how the watermelon industry is concerned about the type of weather many are experiencing, the fact that Sunday is National Peanut Butter Day, agriculture productivity and more. To …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending January 22nd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference Provides a Day of Education for Peanut Farmers
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (Jan. 22, 2016) More than 1,400 attendees were able to fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 40th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference on Jan. 21, 2016, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The show is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission in …
Winter Pet Safety
Extreme weather conditions often call for extreme measures to keep roadways and driveways clear, but that could be harmful to our pets. So today, Cathy Isom has a warning for pet owners…the wintertime hazards to watch for when heading outdoors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
More on New Peanut Standards
We recently provided information about the new Peanut Standards, and today, Tyron Spearman has an update with more that may be of interest to growers about those standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Pleased with Florida Cattlemen’s Visit to Tallahassee
Ranchers from across the state were in Tallahassee this past week talking with state legislators about the important issues facing the industry. Jim Handley, executive vice president of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, told me he was pleased with their annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Web, Social Media Draw Millennial Moms to Citrus
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) puts heavy emphasis on the Web and social media for citrus marketing efforts. FDOC Deputy Executive Director David Steele reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Water Farming Success
Two Indian River County Sites Approved for Water Farming Funding On January 12, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board approved funding for two sites in Indian River County to establish water farms to help reduce nitrogen and phosphorus being dumped into the Indian River Lagoon. The nutrient-rich fresh water being dumped into the lagoon causes massive algae …
Value of the Beef Checkoff
Producer Appreciates the Value of the Beef Checkoff In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Kurt Childers from Barney, Georgia appreciates the value the beef checkoff provides those in the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Senate Fails to Advance WOTUS Disapproval Veto
The Senate failed to move forward with a veto override on the Waters of the U.S. disapproval resolution Thursday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …