ASA Happy With the Implementation of Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Sugar

As we near the end of 2009, we check in with the implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill and Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance, says that they are happy with the outcome concerning the sugar programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef …

Citrus Greening Alternatives Showcased on Tour

Dan Citrus, Florida

Our continuing series about nutritional sprays and systemic acquired resistance (SAR) products that keep greening-infected trees alive and productive concludes with these reports from a recent Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association tour. In the first two reports, Ben McLean III tells how two products have helped in groves with greening, and scientist Bob Rouse gives an update on research …

AL Beef Marketing Plan Approved

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Producers from across Alabama voted this week to approve the 2010 beef marketing plan, as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are excited about what they have in store this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …

GA Beef Board Receives Grant

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board explains how a grant they recently received will allow them to work even more with school aged students. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

Food Safety System Overhaul

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Food safety continues to be a topic of discussion in our nation’s capitol, as Tyron Spearman updates the latest with that issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Groups Ask that NAIS Be Shut Down

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

In a letter to USDA and Congress, a group of 100 agricultural organizations is urging that the National Animal Identification System be dissolved completely. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …

Most Cattle Folks Still Under Stress

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

According to USDA Livestock Analyst Shayle Shagam, the beef sector remains under stress. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Happy Birthday!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

He turns 65 this year. Is he going to retire? No. Because he is always going to tell us “Only you can prevent forest fires!” Happy Birthday Smokey! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

Power and Cab Improvements for New Series of Tractors

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans

If you are in the market for a new tractor this holiday season, Matt Arnold with John Deere says their newly introduced 8 series of tractors all have great new features, such as an enhanced cab and improved horsepower, all while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Issues in Washington will Ultimately Affect the Farmer

Randall Weiseman Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

There are several main-stream issues currently being discussed in Washington and Congressman Adam Putnam says that they could all ultimately have an impact on the American farmer. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …