NCBA Suspends Work on Governance Structure

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

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has suspended plans for the proposed governance structure change, a move that Federation of State Beef Councils Chairman Scott George says is disappointing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

USDA/FSA Tree Asst Pgm Deadline 7/6 BUT Acreage Rpt Due Today

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops

Florida State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (USDA/FSA), Tim Manning, explains more about the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). Listen closely, near the end Tim also urges producers to turn in their annual acreage reports to prevent a late fee. Download Audio Here is some more general information about the USDA/FSA Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Sizeable Increase in Cotton Acres

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their June acreage reports this morning and cotton acreage is seeing a sizeable increase over last years crop. Shiela Corley with NASS in Washington D.C. runs through the numbers for us. Download Audio For a complete look at the numbers from NASS click here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

Peanut Acreage is Up

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

According to the figures released this morning by USDA NASS, peanut acreage is up in most every peanut growing state as Tyron Spearman looks at those along with other crop numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Best Farm Customer

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

Would you believe that China is America’s top cotton buyer? Everett Griner tells us about it today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Update on Southeastern Cotton Crop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

The National Ag Statistics Service will release their final crop acreage report for cotton on Wednesday, June 30. But in the meantime we checked in with cotton producers from around our region to get their perspective on how the crop is progressing. And it seems that rain is the overall theme of the season so far. AL Crop Update Download …

Recent Trend of Lower Production Cost for Vegetable Growers

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

Vegetable growers are seeing lower prices for most of things they need to produce their crops as USDA Economist Gary Lucier has the details in the following reports. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

The Truth About Salt

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

According to a new government report, ninety percent of Americans are eating more salt than they should. How to Reduce Salt Intake Download Audio Genetic Predisposition May Cause Salt Cravings Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

AL Helping Expand Habitat for Migrating Birds

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

In a press conference held in Montgomery this afternoon, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama announced they will work with farmers, ranchers, aqua-culturists, non-industrial foresters, and other landowners to develop and enhance habitat for birds making their annual migration south towards the Gulf of Mexico. Alabama State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said it’s …

FL NRCS Helping Expand Habitat for Migrating Birds

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has announced they will work with farmers, ranchers and others to develop and enhance habitat for birds making their annual migration south towards the Gulf of Mexico. Florida State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative helos producers manage portions of their land to provide additional food and habitat for migrating …