USDA Providing EWP Funds

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

USDA announced today that farmers and ranchers will receive approximately $71 million in Emergency Conservation Program funds to repair farmland damaged by natural disasters occurring in 2008 and 2009. A detailed list of counties and associated specific disasters is on FSA’s website at fsa.usda.gov A national map with a visual depiction of the affected counties and disaster types can be …

Ranking Livestock Production Expenses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

When it comes to those involved with livestock production, management is key right now according to Dr. Curt Lacy Extension Livestock Economist with the University of Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

No Money for NAIS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

While the U.S. House did pass the agriculture appropriations bill late last week the bill did not include any funding for the National Animal Identification System. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Cattle Industry Meeting This Week

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

Representatives from across the cattle industry are in Denver this week for the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. AL: FL: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

New LIP Signup Underway

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

Signup for the new Livestock Indemnity Program, which provides producers with a safety net to help overcome the financial impact of natural disasters started Monday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

NCBA President Compares Florida to Michigan

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Gary Voogt, recently spent some time in Florida and while there, he told producers that his state has issues of transportation just like theirs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Food Inflation

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

Everett Griner gives us the bad news. Prepare for even HIGHER prices! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

Boyd Speaks to Peanut Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The Southern Peanut Growers Conference continued today at Panama City Beach as one of the guest speakers was Congressman Alan Boyd from Florida. Tyron Spearman was at the event and provides these two reports… Hear more from Congressman Boyd via an interview he did with Randall Weiseman at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Palm Shores EWP Project

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Tropical Storm Faye managed to wreak havoc on much of the state last August, creating several issues for residents of Palm Shores. Mayor Carol McCormack says that the issues were quickly resolved thanks to the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

GA Cotton Crop Experiencing Unusual Year

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

The weather dictated different planting times for growers across the state and Chairman of the Georgia Cotton Commission Louie Perry, says that has created an interesting situation for this season’s crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …