Cottonseed Research for Feed Continues

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

Tom Wedegaertner, Director of Cotton Seed Research and Marketing for Cotton Incorporated, says while dairy producers have used cottonseed for years as feed they are also looking at ways to make it more accessible for beef producers too. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Catfish Industry Poised for a Comeback

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops

The woes of the catfish industry have been well documented, but Dr. John Jensen, professor emeritus at Auburn University, says he believes there is still great opportunity 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 …

New Smaller Portioned Beef Cuts Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia

Shoppers who previously looked elsewhere for nutritious, high-quality, size-appropriate proteins now have a beef option that boast smaller portions giving consumers the sizes and nutritional profiles they seek. 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 …

Two Long-Time FL NASS Employees Retiring

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida’s field office for the National Ag Statistic Service is entering a new era as two long time employees have retired. Director Jeff Geuder and NASDA Coordinator Aubrey Bordelon. 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 …

Environmental Group Files Challenge to New FL Water Standards

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A coalition of environmental groups have filed an administrative challenge to the new rules set up to determine acceptable pollution levels in Florida waters. 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 …

Payments to Farmers Decreased This Year

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans

According to the latest numbers, USDA payments to farmers this year actually decreased compared to last year as as Tyron Spearman has a look at the figures. 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, …

That’s Corny

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

Corn is likely the world’s oldest crop. Everett Griner tells us some facts about corn today. 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 BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

3 Mostly Outside of Citrus Are Fla. Department of Citrus Finalists

Dan Citrus, Florida

Three candidates who are mostly unknown in Florida citrus circles are the finalists for the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) executive director job. This report has their names and includes an interview with FDOC Acting Executive Director Debra Funkhouser regarding the process leading to selection of the new executive director on Dec. 16. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? …

Poultry Industry Reiterates Concerns Expressed in NAS Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Washington, D.C. – December 1, 2011 – The National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association reiterated numerous concerns that were expressed in a report released yesterday by the National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council titled, “The Potential Consequences of Public Release of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Establishment-Specific Data.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Farm Bill Hearing to Resume

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

Farm Bill hearings are set to resume at the end of January or the beginning of February. 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 BoardNovember 14, …