FL Thankful for Beef Checkoff Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Florida is one of those states where there are more people than beef checkoff dollars, and thus, FL Beef Council’s Sid Sumner, says help from other areas is very much appreciated.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

AL Cattlemen Look at Energy Ideas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dr. Billy Powell, Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, says they have been talking with others around the state on possible alternatives for energy to help producers with the high cost of corn.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

E85 Stations Surpass 1200

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General

According to the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, the number of E85 refueling locations across the United States has now exceeded 1,200. Last year at this time, the number of E85 sites across the U.S was less than 750 facilities. During the past year, more than 450 new sites have been established including E85 locations opening for the first time in …

Planting Running Behind

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

Cotton planting in the southeast is running well behind schedule for this time of year according to the latest report from USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Irradiation Keeping Our Food Safe?

Dan Agri View

Certain foods cannot be irradiated, but, some foods cannot be pasteurized either.  Everett Griner tells us about this and what the government is doing with it. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

Industry Leaders Discuss Difficulty in Management of Greening

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Ernie Neff reports from Sebring at a meeting where citrus growers, industry leaders, and equipment manufacturers discuss ideas of how to manage citrus greening more easily. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 CouncilNovember 21, …

AL Holding More BVD Control Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama cattle producers are urged to attend one of the BVD Control Programs being held, but hurry as there are only four left. Here’s the schedule for those remaining…. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

Growers See How Brazilians Deal with Greening First Hand

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, Ray Royce HCCGA, discusses how a trip to Brazil gave growers the opportunity to see first hand how Brazilian farmers are continuing to produce citrus while dealing with greening on a day to day basis. Report (1:14 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Congressman Putnam on Specialty Crops

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Farm Bill was the main topic of discussion for farm broadcasters meeting in Washington DC last week – Southeast Ag Net’s Gary Cooper got a chance to sit down and chat with Florida congressman Adam Putnam about what he is looking for in the Farm Bill for specialty crops. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support …