EPA Settlements Restore Wetlands Across Southeast

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

Here is a release for the Environmental Protection Agency: ATLANTA – Over the past fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 has cited 23 entities throughout the Southeast for depositing dredged and/or fill material into wetlands or other waters of the United States in violation of Section 404 of the …

Florida Beef Checkoff Promoting Youth

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Beef Ambassador program is a great way to get youth involved in the beef industry. And Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council reminds us the program is possible because of the beef checkoff. 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 …

Georgia Hosting Another Beef 101 Tour

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Next week the Georgia Beef Board will hold the second half of their Beef 101 Tours. Suzanne Black talks about who will attend this tour and where they plan to take them. 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 …

Managing Kudzu Bugs in Soybeans

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

In just the past five years, the kudzu bug has become a major pest to soybean growers in the Southeast. Jeremy Greene, extension entomologist with Clemson University, explains how the bug is different from other pest and some best practices for managing it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Cowboy Cookoff at SLE Rodeo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

The 2014 Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will take place in Montgomery next week, and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association encourages teams to sign up for the Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio Tickets for the rodeo are available at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office or learn more on their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Ban Lifted for Some U.S. Turkey Exports

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Poultry

Some U.S. turkey exporters can now send their product to Russia, after that nation recently lifted a ban. Rod Bain has the story. 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, …

Farm Bill Programs Discussed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

As we all know, the Farm Bill was passed and signed but it does take some time to actually get the programs associated with it implemented. Tyron Spearman looks at what was discussed last week on timetables in getting some of the programs started. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Wool Jeans

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner explains how cotton prices impact the jeans market. 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 by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

What Will be Included on New Nutrition Fact Labels?

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

Dr. Rachel Johnson with the American Heart Association expands on the proposed changes to the nutrition fact labels. Download Audio Click here for our previous report on the proposed changes. 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 …

Bayer CropScience Excited About Cotton Varieties for Southeast

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

For cotton growers who have not yet decided on a cotton variety for 2014, Bayer Crop Science Product Manager Jeff Brehmer says they are excited about two varieties for the southeast. 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 …