NPB Talks with Growers

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The National Peanut Board was at the recent Georgia Peanut Show talking with growers about how their money is being used for promotion & research. Pictured are Morgan Roan and Lisa Agostoni, who explains what all they cover with growers while at events like this.  Report (1:30 mp3)   To learn more about the National Peanut Board, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

FBC Pleased with Checkoff Help

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Collections of beef checkoff dollars were down a little more in Florida again last year but Brad Etheridge, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council,  is pleased with the help the state received from the Federation of State Beef Councils to help fund projects this past year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

GA Beef Demand is Strong

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Beef demand continues to be strong, which is a fact that one producer in Georgia wants others to realize as he continues to represent the Southeast in helping to work with beef checkoff dollars.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

AL EQIP Programs Benefit Many

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program has a variety of aspects to it that Alabama NRCS says can benefit many operations across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Opening New Markets for Georgia Products

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops

Opening new international markets for Georgia products is a priority for former state legislator and current deputy commissioner of agriculture Terry Coleman who talked with specialty crop producers about the potential at the recent SE Fruit and Vegetable conference in Savannah. Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag Officials Say Sugar Agreement Would Hurt NAFTA

Randall Weiseman Sugar

USDA Undersecretary Mark Keenum and his counterparts in Mexico recently discussed talk of US and Mexican sugar producers proposing new rules on trade and exports and agreed that it would jeopardize NAFTA if commodity groups start making their own managed trade agreements. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Awards Biofuels Grants

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida

Twelve grants totaling $25 million were awarded this week by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson as part of the state’s “Farm to Fuel” initiative. The proposals were evaluated on a number of factors, including their use of Florida-grown crops or biomass to produce energy, their potential to expand agribusiness in the state, preliminary market research and the efficiency of their …

Timing Concerns over Farm Bill Budget

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Bob Redding, Washington representative for the Georgia Peanut Commission is hoping to see work on the new farm bill start soon in the Conference Committee, as he and others have concerns over the timing in getting this bill put together.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Plant Health Care Satisfaction Guarantee

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans

Plant Health Care’s Jeff Glass has information for growers concerning their satisfaction guarantee for a couple of their products used in the upcoming season.  Report (1:00 mp3)  FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Cattle Ownership Issues in Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle

The Farm Bill is on the burner again now with Congress back in session, as conferees will be starting up their work soon. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Terry Stokes, wants producers to know there is one issue they will be working hard to try and keep out of the final draft.  Report (1:30 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …