Beef Cookoff Reaching Many People

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Brenda Brookshire from Suches, Georgia talks about how the venue change with the National Beef Cookoff has allowed them to reach even more people. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …

Update on NASS Reports for Specialty Crop Growers

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

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue to produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. The following report has details on how the reduced schedule will affect specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

Getting Closer to a Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

We may be getting closer to seeing a new farm bill put together, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

More than 5,000 Acres Now Protected Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Nursery Crops

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and members of the Board of Trustees approved a cooperative agreement with the K-Rocker Ranch as part of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. More than 1,364 acres of the 1,622-acre K-Rocker Ranch will be protected under the conservation easement, while allowing for agricultural operations to continue. Download Audio …

Company to Label Products with Finely Textured Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

One company has announced they will start labeling ground beef products containing finely textured beef. Download Audio For more information click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

RFS Reduction Draws Differing Reactions from Ag Groups

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

EPA’s decision to reduce the fuel mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has many related to the biofuels industry frustrated. However, a coalition of livestock and poultry groups have applauded the action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Updated Statement From NPPC On Animal Abuses At An Oklahoma Farm

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork

From the National Pork Producers Council: The National Pork Producers Council was contacted at 11:07 Eastern time this morning by Mercy For Animals, asking that it retract part of its earlier statement on a video the animal-rights group released today showing animal abuse on an Oklahoma farm. While NPPC was unaware that any reports of the abuse were made to …

Conservation Leaders Thoughout Alabama Gather at Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Sue Gaines, president of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts, says their annual meeting is an opportunity for those involved in conservation efforts from across the state to gather and discuss various conservation needs, noting that the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is a large part of that conversation. Download Audio Click here for more on this meeting and …

Final Days to Enter Peanut Related Sweepstakes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut lovers have one last chance to enter two sweepstakes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025