A White Christmas for Parts of the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

Many parts of our listening region experienced a rare white Christmas weekend for 2010. Including the Athens, Georgia area where CAM Ranches owner, Andrew McPeake, didn’t get much of a holiday as he was busy checking on his cattle and ensuring that they had plenty of feed and hay to keep them warm during the blistering temperatures. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Advanced Citrus Production System Advantages Cited

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Advanced Citrus Production System utilizing open hydroponics was one of the topics University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann discussed with Peace River Valley growers on a Southwest Florida bus tour recently. He summarizes his points in this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Pleased that GIPSA Rule Will be Analyzed

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA did announce this past week that they will be conducting a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed GIPSA livestock marketing rule. 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 …

December Citrus Industry Has CEU Article And Citrus Guide

Dan Citrus, Florida

Two very valuable parts of the December issue of Citrus Industry magazine are the latest pesticide safety and test combination that allows growers to earn one Core CEU unit, and the annual Citrus Guide that provides readers with a directory of numerous citrus organizations and agencies. Citrus Industry Editor Ernie Neff tells about the CEU article and the annual Guide …

Food Safety

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

Senate will be debating the food safety issue. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

More Cotton vs Peanut Pricing & Peanuts Hurt by Spending Bill Cuts

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts

With current cotton prices many still wonder how that’s going to affect peanut acreage next season as Tyron Spearman has more on that issue while also looking at how peanut programs will be affected by spending cuts. Prices: Download Audio Spending: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

Livestock Price Forecasts Vary

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The updated forecasts for 2010 beef, pork, broilers and turkeys were all raised but the price forecasts all vary. 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 …

Food Safety Joins List of Items Passed During Lame Duck Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Food Safety Modernization Act has passed Congress, adding yet another feather to the cap of agriculture as it joins food nutrition and tax reform as important legislation passing in the final days of this lame duck session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Sales of Real Christmas Trees Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Nursery Crops

As many of us prepare to gather around the Christmas Tree, a new Agriculture Department Census report shows that less of us have been choosing the real thing. Therefore, the industry is considering a check-off program to pay for promotion and research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …

Southeast has New Representation on House Ag Committee

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The size of the next House Ag Committee for the 112th Congress will remain the same at 46 members. However, 16 freshman Republicans will be joining the committee with three of those being from our neck of the woods. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …