NCBA Works with U.S. Trade Representative on TPP

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

Members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) have been in Washington, D.C., this week for their annual legislative conference. During the conference they heard from Ambassador Michael Froman, U.S. Trade Representative, who stressed the cost of inaction on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Court Says Florida Development Deal Needs Closer Look

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: An appeals court Friday overturned the approval of a settlement agreement in a Marion County development dispute and ordered a circuit judge to take further steps to ensure that the deal protects the “public interest.” The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of Appeal involved an agreement between property owners …

Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Update; Lemons in Florida?

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an update from the latest citrus crop forecast and information on lemons potentially joining Florida’s citrus industry. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Alabama Legislature Continues with Industrial Hemp Bills

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Specialty Crops

Alabama lawmakers only have a few working days remaining in the 2016 legislative session, but work continues. Executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has an update on what transpired this past week, including movement on the industrial hemp bills. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Georgia Grown Receives Partner Award

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Grown is extremely grateful to be the recipient of the 2016 Power Partner Award for their Partnership Commitment to the Georgia Visitor Information Centers, which was presented at the Regional Visitor Center’s Annual Convention at Lake Lanier. We are appreciative to the centers for providing us a venue to promote the real Sponsored …

Alabama Still Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Applications

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Fruits, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is still accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. . Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Growers Attend International Peanut Forum

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

A few growers from the Southeast were among the attendees at this week’s International Peanut Forum. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

Subcommittee Examines Growing Farm Financial Pressures

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Subcommittee Hears about Farm Financial Pressures On Thursday, the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing on the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Talking Peanut Fertility

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The correct amount of fertilizer is of course important for any crop, and Tyron Spearman reports one extension specialist has information for Southeast growers when it comes to fertility of the peanut crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Honoring Alabama Conservation Volunteers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Earth Team offers many opportunities for people who are interested in volunteering to improve the nation’s natural resources. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has been celebrating National Volunteer Week this week by thanking and honoring its Earth Team volunteers for their service to conservation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …