Ag in Review for the Week of February 11, 2013

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending February 15th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Retail Consolidation Changes Citrus Pricing

Allen Morris of Blue Lake Citrus Products recently told growers that the consolidation of food retailers has kept OJ prices higher for longer than used to be the case, regardless of fruit supply. He discusses the danger of that for citrus growers, and suggests steps growers can take. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending …

Crop Insurance Praised, Need for Specialty Crop Coverage Highlighted

During a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing, the success of the current crop insurance program was praised, all while the need for greater coverage for specialty crops was brought to the forefront. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

FSA Program Sign-ups Start Tuesday

Coming up next Tuesday, February 19th, sign-ups for a couple of USDA’s Farm Service Agency programs begin for the 2013 crop, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

North FL Producers Encouraged to Visit with NRCS About GoMI

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has announced a batching date for an exciting initiative for producers in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds. FL NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County Joshua McElhaney gives us more details on the Gulf of Mexico Initiative (GoMI). Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Merck Veterinarian on Importance of De-Worming Cattle

Dr. Harold Newcomb, technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health, reminds cattle producers that with spring approaching it’s time to be thinking about the things that effect herd health. Download Audio For more information, go to the Merck Animal Health website. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Fertilizer Bill Making its Way Through the GA House

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says House Bill 304, known as the fertilizer bill, has been introduced and is being carried by House Ag Chairman Tom McCall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Migrant Help

Everett Griner looks at different expansions to the H-2A program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …

US Poultry Groups Express Support for US-EU Trade Pact

From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 14, 2013 – Following the White House announcement yesterday that bilateral negotiations of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and the European Union will be launched, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association jointly …