Alabama’s Best Steak Contest Winner Honored

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer, winner of Alabama’s Best Steak Contest, was the setting this afternoon of the presentation of the winning plaque. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President, Donna Jo Curtis and Vice President, Jimmy Holliman, made the presentation to owners Jimmy and Nicky Koikos and Business Manager Stacey Craig who told me they were very pleased with this honor. …

FL Producers Encouraged to Signup for EQIP and WHIP by Nov 16

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

FL producers have until November 16, 2012, to sign up for two popular programs under the Natural Resources Conservation Service. FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez encourages producers to visit with a local USDA service center regarding the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Cotton Growers Should be Assessing Soil Issues Now for Next Year’s Crop

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

UGA plant pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait encourages cotton farmers to be on the lookout for some soil issues now, in order to better prepare the land for next year’s crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

PBS to Air Dust Bowl Documentary

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Dr. Carol Knight with the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts encourages TV viewers to watch an upcoming documentary on the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

2013 Flavor of GA Contest Open for Entries

Randall Weiseman Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Entries are now open for the 2013 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Census of Ag Could Assist FL Specialty Crop Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers will soon be finding USDA’s 2012 Census of Agriculture in their mailbox. Jim Ewing, Florida’s deputy director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service, says the census can be tremendous resource for everyone in the Ag sector and gives a real-world example of how it could be utilized in Florida’s specialty crop industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Wheel of Fortune to Feature a Beefy Prize

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia

Wheel watcher’s will get to see a pretty beefy prize given away on the popular game show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Transportation Bill Helping during Drought Conditions

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

The transportation bill was passed and signed this past summer and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Kent Bacus talks about hwo the bill is now being put to use helping farmers and ranchers facing drought conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Animal Ag Key to U.S. Soybean Farmer Success

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans

A new report shows just how important animal agriculture is for the U.S. soy industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Citrus Industry eNews: Grove Land Values; Sandy’s Impact

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Land Values of Florida Citrus Groves Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …