Ag in Review for the Week of March 18, 2013

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops

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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending March 22nd as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

Everglades Compromise Passes House

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Compromise legislation that would allow the state to push forward with the next phase of Everglades restoration unanimously passed the House on Friday. The 114-0 vote on the bill (HB 7065) came after agricultural interests and the environmental movement agreed on language to add the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 7 Percent

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The monthly Cattle on feed report was released this afternoon by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, and it shows the lowest February placement numbers since the series started in 1996. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …

Legislation Aims to Provide School Lunch Flexibility

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

New legislation is aiming to make the short-term waiver issued by USDA last year to allow school cafeterias more time to adjust to the limits on grains and proteins in the new school meal nutrition standard permanent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …

Alabama Ag Commissioner Speaks to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The first day of the 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues as folks from across the state are in Birmingham. During this morning’s ACA board meeting, one of the speakers was Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture John McMillan who updated cattlemen about some of the happenings with his office in Montgomery. He and talked briefly afterwards. Download …

Comments on Department of Citrus Chief’s Evaluation

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida citrus commissioners, with the help of Florida Southern College professor Larry Ross, recently conducted a performance review of Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman. In the first report, Ross reports on the review process and the results. In the second report, Ackerman comments on the review. Download Audio Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural …

Peanut Exports Increase

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest numbers show a nice increase in peanut exports as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

Forest Landowners Can Advance Their Operation at Alabama Field Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind forest landowners of the upcoming Managing Woodlands and Wildlife in Challenging Times field day on April 18. NRCS state forester Tim Albritton says the field day will offer attendees a variety of opportunities to advance their operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

Bill Would Repeal the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General

Florida Representative Matt Gaetz gives us the details regarding his bill, Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act, that was introduced in the House Regulatory Affairs Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …