Alabama Cattle Producers Vote to Increase State Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Alabama cattle producers have approved the increase of their state beef checkoff from 50 cents to one dollar which Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says starts January 1, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Guessing Game

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

2012 planning has many issues. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Review Shows Positive Returns from Cotton Research & Promotion Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

An in-depth, independent economic effectiveness study of the Cotton Research and Promotion Program concluded that the Program generates a positive return for U.S. cotton producers and importers of cotton products. Bill Gillon, President and CEO of the Cotton Board gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Merck Helping Cattle Producers Fight Parasites

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Merck Animal Health is committed to helping cattle producers with innovative animal health products and services and cattle tech services veterinarian Dr. Harold Newcombe said that includes parasite control. Download Audio To learn more log on to the Merck Animal Health website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Super Committee Proposal Not Necessarily Starting Point for 2012 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The draft farm bill developed for the failed deficit reduction super committee by Ag Committee leaders is not likely to automatically become the starting point for 2012 farm bill negotiations next summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

FAITC Still Relying on Ag Tag Funds to Implement their Numerous Programs

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida Ag in the Classroom Executive Director Lisa Gaskalla says that they are able to educate students about the importance of agriculture primarily thanks to the funding they receive from the Ag Tag. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Holiday Giving

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

One of USDA’s main resources to fighting hunger is its partnership with food banks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

No Change to Peanut Price or Contracts & Peanuts to be Discussed at Convention

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There were no changes this past week to either the peanut posted price or to peanut contracts as Tyron Spearman updates those numbers along with a look at who will be talking peanuts at a convention coming up next week. Price: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

BASF Excited to Bring New Herbicide to Market for Glyphosate-Resistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

Dan Westberg Technical Market Manager with BASF says they are proud of their efforts in partnering with growers to manage resistant weeds and says they are excited to expand that partnership in 2012 with the addition of Zidua. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

2012 Sugar Policy Should be a Straightforward Process

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The 2012 Farm Bill is now set to be negotiated this summer and Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance says the sugar policy portion should be rather straightforward. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …