Grassland Reserve Program Batching Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala.– Alabama’s Natural Resources and Conservation Service has announced April 17, 2009, as the first batching period for the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP). Applying for GRP is continuous; however, batching dates are established to evaluate and select applications for funding. If you want consideration for 2009 funding, you must submit an application by close of business on April 17, …

Opportunity to Talk to Legislators

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Now that we have reached a small break in the Legislative Session, Florida Farm Bureau’s Director of State Legislative Affairs, Ben Parks says this is the time to contact your legislators regarding any concerns. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …

New Seed Varieties Good for Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton

With Spring slowly coming to the southeast some cotton growers may still be struggling with their seed selection, but Tim Towers, Bayer technical sales represenative, says that they have several options available. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

School Lunch Guidelines

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is examining whether the school lunch menus meet the prescribed dietary guidelines. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

Southeastern Beef Cattle Marketing Schools

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

Cattle producers are invited to attend one of three Southeastern Beef Cattle Marketing Schools which will be held next week in Florida. The one-day educational seminars are a cooperative effort of specialists and county agents in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. The schools will be held April 14th in Arcadia, April 15th in Ocala, and April 16th in Marianna …

AL Holds Successful Beef Training Camp

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they were pleased with last week’s beef training camp held in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida 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 …

NCBA Criticizes FDA Decision

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has criticized the recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration to solicit public comments solely on delaying the implementation of a new feed ban, rather than soliciting public comment on the ban itself. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …

GCA Past President Enjoyed Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

While it was a challenging year, outgoing president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Mike McCravy, said he enjoyed serving in that position this past year. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Reminding Peanut Growers of Problem Areas

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Peanuts

Heading into this season Dr. John Beasley, University of Georgia Peanut agronomist, reminds growers of some of the problem areas many faced last year in order to prepare for the upcoming crop. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

Florida Citrus Growers Institute Draws Crowd to Hear More on HLB

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Another big crowd of citrus growers turned out for the annual Florida Citrus Growers Institute in Bartow this week. Those attending heard from researchers and fellow growers about the best knowledge available to best cope with citrus greening disease, or HLB, in Florida groves. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff was on hand and files this report. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle …