Alabama Cattlemen President Excited about Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

The 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show officially kicks off today at the Sheraton Downtown in Birmingham. ACA President, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, invites cattle producers to attend as registration will be taken on site. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

New Potatoes

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

Potatoes now come in a wide variety. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Environmentalists, Farmers Strike Deal on Everglades

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Sugar, Vegetables

By Brandon Larrabee news@newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 21, 2013 – The fight over the Everglades in the 2013 legislative session ended up being relatively short-lived, as the agricultural industry, environmentalists and lawmakers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

National Fix a Leak Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Cliff Treyens with the National Ground Water Association says that little annoying sound of a leaky faucet could cause a big problem for our water supply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

More Counties Added to the Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

For the second year in a row, the Monsanto Fund is gearing-up to invest $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. In the following interview, Monsanto’s Customer Advocacy Manager Colleen Merz, tells us how now until April 15, 2013, farmers can nominate their favorite, local public school district. Download Audio …

Alabama Economic Recruitment Campaign to Feature Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Well a new “Made in Alabama” re-branding campaign for the State Department of Commerce will focus on forestry and agriculture. The new economic recruitment campaign is designed to enhance the state’s image for job recruitment and includes a new website, MadeInAlabama.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Georgia Growers Here from FDA Regarding Proposed Produce Safety Rule

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Georgia produce farmers and packers had the opportunity to learn more about the federal government’s proposed produce safety rule at a listening session held earlier this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

The Impacts of USDA Budget Cuts and the Efforts to Ease Them

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans

There has been quite a bit of action at the Capitol this week regarding funding concerns and how to address them, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how sequester cuts will have an impact on the agricultural industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Bumblebees Also Experiencing Declines

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

Honeybees have certainly been getting the bulk of attention when it comes to declining populations, but as a whole it seems that bumblebees have taken a much larger hit during the past century and a half. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Georgia Cotton Commission Pleased with Referendum Vote

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says they are pleased with the growers approval of their research, promotion and education efforts, as shown through their strong referendum vote. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …