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 provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

Continued Efforts to Eliminate Lint Contamination

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton encourages growers to take the extra effort to avoid contaminants in their lint. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Boosting the Biofuels Sector Beyond the RFS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Despite the concern from those connected with the renewable fuels industry regarding the announcement of a proposed reduction in the renewable fuels mandate, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there are also some encouraging statements in that same EPA announcement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Sugarcane Growers Pushing for Completion of Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Although the current sugar policy is no longer up for debate, Ryan Weston, executive vice president of Florida, Texas and Hawaii Sugarcane Growers, says they are still keeping a close eye on the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Plan Ahead for 2014 Automatic Spending Reductions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Sugar

USDA’s Farm Service Agency wants to remind farmers and ranchers who participate in FSA programs to plan ahead for Fiscal Year 2014 automatic spending reductions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

Georgia Beef Board Hosts Beef 101 Tour and Seminar

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board hosted a variety of foodservice and retail decision makers on a Beef 101 tour and seminar today. The participants toured a seed stock operation where they not only learned about the basics of a beef operation, but also received a demonstration of best handling practices and an overview of the Beef Quality Assurance Program from University …

Citrus Foundation Learns from Brazil about HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus Research and Development Foundation board members Bobby Barben and Ben McLean recently joined foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning on a trip to see HLB research in Brazil. Browning reports on the trip. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Alabama Cattlemen Raising Money for MOOseum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Since 1995, many children have learned about Alabama’s beef industry by touring the MOOseum, located in the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association building. Efforts continue to raise money for updates as Dr. Billy Powell says new technology will be used in the exhibits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

Florida Beef Council Proud of Sustainability Assessment

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Beef Sustainability Assessment was conducted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. And Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said the assessment is something the industry is proud to have. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …