Ag in Review Ending the Week of August 8, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry

This is recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast featuring reports about the 6-month mark of the new Farm Bill, about the new Cotton Transition Assistance Program which starts Monday, how the peanut crop looks right now in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and about a new burger made from both beef and chicken. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending August 8th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: 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 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

McMillan Advises Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE & West Nile Virus

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Equine, General, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries: MONTGOMERY, AL– Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan announces that the first positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been detected in Alabama. “This is the time of year that we are extremely vulnerable to the spread of mosquito-borne viruses and we need to protect our livestock and ourselves” stated McMillan. …

New Poultry Inspection Rules

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Poultry

How will the new poultry inspection rules affect consumers? Cindy Zimmerman’s report answers that question. 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 Funded …

South Georgia-North Florida Dairy Workshop

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here’s a reminder for dairy producers that coming up August 19 from 4pm-8pm and August 20 from 10am-2pm, the South Georgia/North Florida English/Spanish Dairy Milkers’ Workshop will be held. It all starts at the Brooks County Ag Center in Quitman, GA and concluded at Brooksco Dairy in Quitman. The workshop will Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Syngenta Bringing New Fungicide to Peanut Growers

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

Syngenta is excited to soon be bringing a brand new fungicide to peanut growers. It’s called “Elatus” and they are hoping for registration to come sometime early next year. Download Audio To learn more about this new product go to syngenta.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Another Possible PED virus Vaccine

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The world’s largest animal-health company plans to seek U.S. approval for their Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus vaccine. 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 …

UF/IFAS-developed Web Tool Can Help Strawberry Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops

Strawberry growers with an average 26-acre farm can save up to $1.7 million over a 10-year period by using a University of Florida IFAS-developed web system. 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 …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 8

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: 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 …

Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Monday

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

USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan Garcia has announced that starting Monday, farmers can enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Download Audio For more information about CTAP, visit your local FSA office or go online to www.fsa.usda.gov. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …