Citrus Research Funding Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tells the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Tuesday that while an effort to obtain federal research funding from tariffs is “geared down a bit,” hope flourishes for state research dollars. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of …

DFA Reaches Settlement in Southeast Lawsuit

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

Here’s a release from the Dairy Farmers of America: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 22, 2013) – Today, Dairy Farmers of America’s Board of Directors and management announced the Cooperative has reached a settlement agreement in the class action lawsuit against DFA in the southeastern United States. Trial for the suit was scheduled to begin this month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Preventing Harmful Bacteria from Lurking in the Kitchen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Sponges and dish towels can harbor dangerous bacteria. 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 BoardJanuary 16, …

Farmers Can Learn More About NRCS Programs at Upcoming Meetings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

AL farmers and ranchers have several upcoming opportunities to learn more about AL NRCS programs and services. 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 …

GA Cotton Commission Annual Meeting Coming Up Next Week

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton encourages all cotton farmers to attend their Annual Meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop to be held at the UGA Tifton Conference Center in Tifton on January 30, 2013. 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, …

FL Landscape Presents Unique Conservation Challenges

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Roney Gutierrez, acting state conservationist for the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says he is familiar with the unique challenges associated with Florida agriculture. 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 …

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs More Attracted to Black Pyramid Traps

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

USDA researchers continue to search for ways to control the brown marmorated stink bug, and have found that the invasive pest were more attracted to baited black pyramid traps than other designs. 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 …

Beef Checkoff Meetings Open to All

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The 2013 Cattle Industry Convention will be held in Tampa, Florida February 6-9 and the Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes wants producers to know that all of the beef checkoff meetings are open to every person who pays the checkoff. Download Audio If you can’t attend the meetings the latest updates will be available on the MyBeefCheckoff Meeting blog. Sponsored …

Alabama Cattlemen Host Annual Beef Cookoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Thanks to beef checkoff dollars, a big event was held this past weekend, as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they hosted the annual junior and senior high state beef cookoff. Download Audio To see more of the results from the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Beef at Various Upcoming Events

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board will be attending a variety of events over the next few weeks, as their Executive Vice President Josh White said one of those is coming up this weekend. 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 …