Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 17, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending January 17th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …

More Peanut Contracts Being Offered

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

For peanut growers waiting on contracts to consider, Tyron Spearman has information about more that are being offered with different options to choose from. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Florida Ranchers Win at AFBF Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Livestock

Earlier this week at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 95th Annual Convention, winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award were announced. Young farmers and ranchers from around the country competed in this and other categories by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as commitment to promoting the agriculture industry. And it was announced that Runners-up …

Concerns Over Brazilian Cotton Growers Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

A Brazilian cotton delegation has caused quite a stir during a recent visit to Washington D.C. According to Gary Adams with the National Cotton Council, the delegation misrepresented the carefully negotiated agreement between U.S. and Brazilian cotton grower organizations and wrongly portrayed the reformed cotton provisions in the farm legislation currently being considered by Congress. Download Audio Click here for …

Majority of Growers Willing to Accept GM Potatoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

An expected launch of a biotech potato has some questioning if it will be accepted by the potato industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Beef Checkoff Testifies at Advisory Committee Meeting

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The beef checkoff took part this week in public meeting regarding potential changes to the 2015 dietary guidelines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Timely Topics to be Discussed at Georgia Cotton Commission Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton invites cotton growers to Tifton next week for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting. Among the meeting highlights is the opportunity to hear from a number of well respected speakers on a variety of important and timely topics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

2014 Agricultural Outlook Webcasts Available

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The University of Florida has released webcast presentations for the 2014 Florida Agricultural Outlook Conference. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Conservation Stewardship Program Extended

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

John Curtis, resource conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds growers that they have a little more time to signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …