Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 14, 2014

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending March 14th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Proposed Honeybee Research Facility Good for Producers and Consumers

A new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state tax revenue to Florida, according to Florida TaxWatch. The following report has more details regarding the effort with Tom Nolan, president of the Florida State Beekeepers Association, Florida Tax Watch’s Dr. Jerry Parrish and Representative …

Producers Encouraged to Talk to Legislatures Regarding Funding Needs

Mary Ann Hooks, Director of Government Affairs for UF–IFAS, encourages producers to share their story with legislators. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …

Georgia PB&J Day at State Capitol is Monday

March is National Peanut Month and the Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2014 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta next Monday, March 17th. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a good nutrition story for peanuts. PB&J Day: Download Audio Nutrition: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

Administration Urged to Reject Japan TPP Offer

Several agricultural organizations have joined together to voice their opposition to Japan negotiating position in the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership to exclude a number of ag products as part of a final agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

Push Continues for Citrus BMP Enrollment

Bo Griffin with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tells why growers should enroll in the best management practices program aimed at ensuring good water quality. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Bill to Streamline Alabama Department of Agriculture Activities Introduced

Week nine of Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session saw more progress of some ag related bills. Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Two Important Ag Bills Now Awaiting Governor’s Signature in Georgia

Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says agriculture scored a couple of big wins during week nine of Georgia’s 2014 Legislative Session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

UMA’a

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones as some folks call them, are here to stay. Everett Griner tells why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …