Alabama Cattlemen Meeting in Birmingham

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 2016 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham. Producers from across the state will be on hand to discuss various issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Soil Health Institute Appoints Inaugural Members to Board of Directors

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the Soil Health Institute: RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2016) – The Soil Health Institute marked a milestone today in the organization’s efforts to bring world-class leaders together to help improve soil health. The Institute announced it has appointed 13 members to its first-ever board of directors. “Ensuring we have healthy soils is one of the most important, …

National Peanut Board Funding

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board held its quarterly board meeting in Atlanta Feb. 3-4, 2016 and addressed funding for FY-16 state production research projects. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Citrus Industry This Week: Science Brings Optimism; Fungal Diseases

Randall Weiseman General

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on bactericides from Doug Bournique, and Megan Dewdney discusses anticipated spring fungal diseases that growers will need to cope with. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Busy Weekend for Georgia Peanut Commission

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission has a busy weekend coming up, as their Director of Communications Joy Crosby explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR 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 …

Conaway: Agriculture Secretary Can Relieve Crisis in Cotton Country

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the House Committee on Agriculture By Chairman K. Michael Conaway Cotton farmers in America are facing a crisis. Extreme drought, predatory trade practices by countries like China and India, and the lack of a viable safety net are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of American farm families. While the general farm economy is experiencing the largest three-year percentage decline …

RCPP Funding Two Conservation Projects in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

Nearly $7 million will be invested in Alabama through two conservation projects, thanks to funding provided by Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Florida Cover Crops Tour is Next Week

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida invites those interested in learning more about how cover crops and no-till can improve soil health in Florida’ sandy soils, to attend the annual Cover Crops Tour. Janet Grabowski, manager of the Brooksville Plant Materials Center, says the annual event will be held March 4. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

U.S. Dairy – A Look Ahead Ten Years

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

What may be ahead over the next ten years for U.S. dairy producers? Gary Crawford has a story that looks to answer that very question. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

BQA Sits at Crossroad of Producers and Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs Associate Director of Beef Quality Assurance for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Chase DeCoite, hopes producers understand why it’s important in today’s world to be BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida …