AL Preparing for AJCA Roundup

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 4th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup is coming up July 23rd through 25th and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Reid Blossom says there will be juniors from all across the state there to participate in a variety of activities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Groups Urge Immediate Action on FTAs

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

An ad hoc coalition of agricultural and food organizations sent a letter today to members of Congress urging them to work with the Obama administration to remove any remaining impediments to a “rapid implementation” of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Download Audio To read the coalition letter, click here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

2012 Not That Far Off When it Comes to the Farm Bill

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

It may seem that 2012 is a long way off, but for those who remember the long and arduous process in which it took to agree on the 2008 Farm Bill, the 2012 version seems right around the corner. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Vilsack Believes Crop Insurance Agreement Will Be Signed

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

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack believes that the final draft of the Standard Reinsurance Agreement will be signed. This despite efforts by numerous senators who sent a letter urging the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to consider further important changes to the agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Review of Conservation Programs Delivery

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Livestock

The House Ag Subcommittee on Conservation recently met to review the administration and delivery of conservation programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Health Benefits of Olive Oil

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

As consumers search for healthy alternatives in their diet, one option to consider may be the addition of olive oil. The History of Health Benefits of Olive Oil: Download Audio New Evidence of Health Benefits of Olive Oil: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

USDA Makes Efforts to Improve Private Lands Access for Recreation

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA Announces Effort to Improve Access to Private Land for Recreation – New Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Will Expand Recreation Opportunities Through State and Tribal Programs WASHINGTON, July 8, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new effort to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch and forest land to voluntarily provide public …

Citrus Pest Medfly Only Found In Palm Beach County

Dan Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The first Florida Medfly infestation in 12 years apparently is still confined to the Boca Raton and Delray Beach areas in Palm Beach County, according to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry spokesperson Denise Feiber. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

More Than 10 Percent Of Florida Citrus Went Fresh

Dan Citrus

Fresh fruit shipments took more than 10 percent of Florida’s citrus crop in the 2010-11 season, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …