Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 16, 2013

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending August 16th, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Heavy Rainfall Expected Across North Florida

~A flash flood watch has been issued across North Florida effective until Sunday~ TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials urge residents and visitors to be aware and use caution this weekend as a flash flood watch has been issued for North Florida. A watch means that there is a potential for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

Steger’s Florida Orange Forecast is 130 Million Boxes

The private forecast released by Elizabeth Steger, a citrus consultant, estimates Florida’s 2013-14 season orange production will be 3.4 million boxes less than last season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative Named

JOHN L. HUNDLEY NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA BELLE GLADE, FL……John L. Hundley was named chairman of the board of directors of Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative yesterday following the full retirement of George H. Wedgworth, the founding president and chairman for more than a half century. “Serving as Chairman of the Board and …

Alabama Best Steak Contest Announces Sizzling 16

Steak lovers across Alabama have been nominating and casting votes for their favorite restaurant. Those votes have been tallied and today the “Sizzling 16 Restaurants” have been announced in Alabama’s Best Steak Contest. Erin Beasley with the Alabama cattlemen’s Association has details about the popular beef promotion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

National Cotton Council Repeating Calls for a Timely Farm Bill

The National Cotton Council wants Congress to move forward quickly after returning from the August recess to avoid any possible retaliatory trade actions from Brazil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …

Florida Governor to View River Impacts from Lake Okeechobee Releases

Florida Governor Rick Scott will tour part of the St. Lucie River with Sen. Joe Negron this coming Tuesday in advance of a Senate select committee hearing later in the week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

National Peanut Board Sets Budget

The National Peanut Board recently approved their budget for FY14, which begins November 1. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Red Meat Exports Did Very Well in June

June was a great month for U.S. beef and pork exports, and U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng talks about one country that was a key market for beef exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …