Ag in Review for the Week of June 18, 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 22nd put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Southern Peanut Farmers Federation Disappointed in Senate Farm Bill Provisions

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 22, 2012 The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Farm Bill, S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, in the U.S. Senate. The SPFF is comprised of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association and the Georgia Peanut Commission. …

Eat Your Veggies

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The classic battle of getting kids to eat their veggies could be partly due to genetics, but extension nutrition expert Deana Hildebrand tells us how those inborn preferences can be overcome. Aversion to Veggies May be Genetic: Download Audio Getting Children to Eat Veggies: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …

Slow Economy Causing Some Consumers to Turn to Processed Fruits & Veggies

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

As many consumers continue to struggle in today’s economy, some are turning to processed veggies as an economical alternative to fresh produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Farm Bill Hi-lights

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Tyron Spearman looks at some of the hi-lights of the Senate version of the farm bill which passed yesterday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Produce Industry Pleased with Senate Passed Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Those in the produce industry are claiming The Senate passage of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 a victory for the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

Southern Senators Still Concerned with Senate Passed Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

The 2012 Farm Bill has received the approval of the Senate, but not everyone is pleased. Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss is one of several southern senators who voted against the final measure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

NCBA Pleased with Senate Passing Farm Bill

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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Kristina Butts, said the farm bill passed yesterday by the Senate is a good bill for cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Department of Citrus Official Describes OJ Ad Direction

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The Florida Department of Citrus has laid some new advertising plans for orange juice. Deputy executive director Leigh Killeen explains. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …