Georgia Cotton Producers Needing Rain

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Weather

Intensive heat and increasing drought like conditions are expected across much of the Southeast, and for many dryland cotton producers, this is not good news. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says some are needing a good rain on their crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Florida NRCS Offering Assistance to Plant Longleaf Pine

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind landowners that they can provide both financial and technical assistance to those interested in planting longleaf pine. The Longleaf Pine Initiative is available to forest owners in select counties. Download Audio To read more of this story click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Alabama NRCS Providing Various Programs for Landowners

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Environment, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

There are some producers that may be a bit hesitant when it comes to signing up for government programs through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). But Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone says they are there to help landowners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Cattle Industry Meeting in Denver

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Cattle producers from across the country are in Denver this week for the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. The 2016 summer business event features meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, American National CattleWomen, Inc. and National Cattlemen’s Foundation. NCBA President Tracy Brunner says one topic of discussion will be market volatility. Download Audio …

Industry Groups Urging House to Consider GMO Labeling

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Seeds, Specialty Crops

All eyes are on the U.S. House of Representatives this week to see if they can work with the Senate version of the GMO labeling bill. If the U.S. House fails to consider the Senate approved bill this week, the fate of the legislation will be delayed until September. Congress is set to go on summer recess at the end …

APRES Annual Meeting Underway

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

The American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) is holding their 48th annual meeting this week in Clearwater, Florida. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Export Growth Committee to Meet at Cattle Industry Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Beef industry leaders from across the nation will be in Denver this week (July 13-16) for the Cattle Industry Summer Conference. One of the checkoff program committees that will be meeting at the conference is the Export Growth Committee, which helps establish priorities and provide direction for foreign marketing programs for U.S. beef. Joe Schuele has more on that story. …

Citrus Growers Reminded to Take the Bactericide Survey

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is reminding all Florida citrus growers to participate in the Bactericide Survey so that the industry can gain a better understanding of how these products are being used against HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Sunbelt Field Day is Thursday

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

“Research, innovation and education” are three words that describe what farmers will find at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day. The annual ½ day educational event will be held July 14th in Moultrie, Georgia and is free and open to those involved in agriculture and agribusiness. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

Alabama’s Best Steak Contest Starts Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says one of its biggest beef promotions, Alabama’s Best Steak Contest, is about to take place again. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …