Peanut Price Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has an update for us concerning where the peanut posted price currently stands and any contract offers that are out there. 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 …

Animal Traceability Important for Meat Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Sheep-Goats

The mission of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is to increase the value and profitability of the U.S. beef, pork and lamb industries by enhancing demand for their products in export markets through a dynamic partnership of all stakeholders. One issue we hear about from time to time is animal traceability. So I asked USMEF Senior Vice President for …

Wal-Mart Shifting to 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs by 2025

Randall Weiseman General, Poultry

The world’s largest retail chain will transition to cage-free eggs by 2025. 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 Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

RCPP Funds Available in Alabama

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

Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), reminds those interested that partner proposals are being accepted until May 10 for funding of projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). 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 …

NFREC Beef/Forage Day is April 15

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The University of Florida’s North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) will hold their Beef/Forage Day this coming Friday, April 15th near Greenwood, Florida. Registration begins at 8:30am central time with the program starting at 9:00. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia State Vet Update on Avian Influenza

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Back in January, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza in a few commercial turkey flocks in Indiana. And poultry producers across the country were once again warned about the possible outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. But Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb says other than those cases in Indiana almost three months …

La Niña Arriving Sooner than Expected

Randall Weiseman General, Weather

La Niña appears to be arriving sooner than expected. Reuter’s weather expert Karen Braun says the cold phase of tropical Pacific Ocean surface temperatures is occurring more rapidly than 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 …

One Week Left for Free Online BQA Certification

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

There is only one week remaining for beef and dairy producers to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified for free online. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. will pick up the $25-$50 online training fee for every person who signs up for BQA training by April 15th. Melissa Jackson has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Scott Signs ‘Legacy Florida’ for Everglades, Springs

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 7, 2016………. Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed a bill known as “Legacy Florida” that opens a tap of cash to help restore the Everglades, the state’s natural springs and Lake Apopka. The measure (HB 989), which was a priority of legislative leaders and had the support …

ACA Offers $1,000 Reward for Aide in Mid State Stockyards Cattle Theft Investigation

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

From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who stole 18 head of cattle from Mid State Stockyards during the early morning hours of April 6. As a member of the ACA, Mid State Stockyards in Letohatchee falls under …