EPA Finalizes 2013 RFS Standards

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

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the Renewable Fuel Standard program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Melon Pride

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner looks into melons today and has one interesting fact to reveal. Do you know what tops the melon list in volume produced? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Consumer Research Helping Beef Producers

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

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama talks about how consumer demand research helps producers know what it is consumers want. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …

Ag Commissioner Excited About the Future of Georgia Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says that continued strong production of several commodities combined with recent diversification of crops leaves him excited about the future of agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Farm Bill is Unfinished Business

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

Many in agriculture are disappointed that work on the 2013 Farm Bill is not farther along than what it is. And now with Congress on recess, Tyron Spearman reports farm legislation is unfinished business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

Reminder Regarding Upcoming Alabama Wildlife School for Landowners

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Tim Albritton, state staff forester with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, has a reminder for landowners regarding the upcoming Alabama Wildlife School for Landowners, August 22-23. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Zero-for-Zero Sugar Policy Gaining Support

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Legislation introduced by Florida Representative Ted Yoho to end global sugar subsidies in favor of a free market is gaining more industry support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

USDA a Leader in Feds Feed Families Campaign

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Russell Morgan, state conservation with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, wants to remind folks about the Feds Feed Families campaign, going on now until August 28th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Snails in Citrus Groves Likely Just a Nuisance

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Recent rains seem to have increased snail populations in some Florida citrus groves, but the snails probably aren’t doing much harm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Cattle Industry Summer Conference Underway

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

Cattle producers from across the country are in Denver, Colorado as the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is underway. They will be discussing current issues, working on programs and initiatives and set the course the industry should take with various projects for the betterment of the beef cattle industry. The event runs through this Saturday, August 10. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …