Alabama University Receives Business Development Grant

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Alabama A&M University is one of the recipients of 10 USDA grants recently slated for 1890 Land Grant Institutions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Statement Regarding WTO Ruling on US Country of Origin Labeling

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

Here is a statement from NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall regarding the WTO ruling on US Country of Origin Labeling: WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2011) – The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced today, Nov. 18, 2011, it has ruled in support of complaints by Canada and Mexico that U.S. Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) violates global trade rules and unjustly …

FL Schools Part of Pilot Program to Increase Fruit and Veggie Consumption

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Thanks to a USDA pilot program, Florida students will be eating more fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Record High Cattle Prices Doesn’t Mean Great Profits

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

While we are seeing record high cattle and beef prices, many in the industry are finding that profits are still hard to come by. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Sugar Policy Being Urged to Continue into 2012 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance says with all the chaos surrounding budget reductions and trying to get proposals in by looming deadlines, the sugar policy for the 2012 Farm Bill should be relatively simple. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

USDA Determination Document Explains Assessment Methods for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that FSA is making available a determination document, also referred to as a statement of position, regarding tobacco payment funding. The document states the current methods used to calculate manufacturer and importer assessments that fund the Tobacco Transition Payment Program …

GA Pecan Growers Seeing Banner Prices

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s pecan crop could set a record thanks to high demand which is creating even higher prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Peanuts Loans Have Been Repaid

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

Marketing loans made for 2010 peanuts have been completely repaid as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

US Congress Places Restrictions on Implementation of GIPSA Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2011) – Congress voted Nov. 17, 2011, on a $19.8 billion 2012 agricultural spending bill that includes language blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture from implementing controversial reforms to livestock and poultry marketing. The so-called GIPSA rule, proposed last year by the USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyard’s Administration, would have wreaked havoc on the U.S. cattle …

Metal Thefts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks on new laws are introduced laws that will tighten metal theft. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025