Cotton an Important Crop in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

When USDA released its planting intentions report last week, it showed Georgia farmers intend to plant 1.15 million acres of cotton, up from the 1.13 million acres last year. Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says cotton is an important crop in Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2016

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts

The commission approves $423,036 in peanut research projects The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved research project funding for the 2016-17 research budget year. Tyron Spearman has more on that story 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 …

Students Compete for Best in Beef at Annual Alabama Beef Cook-off

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

From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: Beef was in the spotlight as young culinary enthusiasts across Alabama convened at Carver High School in Montgomery on Saturday, April 2nd for the 55th Annual Junior and Senior High School Beef Cook-off, sponsored by the Beef Checkoff program and Alabama CattleWomen’s Association (ACWA). Forty students qualified to compete in Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Total Peanut Exports Up Slightly

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The latest numbers show total peanut exports are up slightly. And Tyron Spearman reports that is mostly due to an increase in peanut butter exports. 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 …

There Is Interest in Agricultural Careers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Technology

A recent survey conducted for Land O’Lakes indicated very low interest in college grads pursuing a career in agriculture. But according to Eric Spell, AgCareers.com president, the company is seeing a very different trend, noting a 33 percent increase in the number of visits to its website in the last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Bama’s Best Beef Contest Is Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock

A brand new online contest from the Alabama Beef Checkoff kicked off this week and Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, hopes everyone will take part in “Bama’s Best Beef.” 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 …

Georgia Beef Board Stays Busy During Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, talks about the various ways the board was involved in last week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Perry. 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 …

Training Florida Sweethearts about the Beef Industry

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Promoting the Florida beef industry takes place in various ways, including through a training session with county Cattlemen’s Association Sweethearts. 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 …

USDA Reports Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant increase in the number of certified organic operations, continuing the trend of double digit growth in the organic sector. 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 …

Free Online BQA Certification Ends April 15

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Beef and dairy producers are being reminded you have until April 15th to take advantage of free Beef Quality Assurance certification. 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 …