Trying to Keep FMD Out

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Foot and Mouth Disease is not something we’ve had in the United States for many years, but efforts are underway to help make sure it doesn’t come again.  Report (1:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Southeast Students will Compete for Beef Ambassador

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Alabama, Florida, & Georgia are 3 of 25 states that will be sending representatives to compete in the National Beef Ambassador Competition scheduled for New Orleans in October.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Senate Farm Bill Timetable Concerns

Randall Weiseman General

Congress is back September 4th and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin says he hopes to spend the month working on a new farm bill but there are concerns about getting a bill on the floor. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Cotton Research Tour Held

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The 2007 Georgia Cotton Research Tour was held this week in Tifton. Randall Weiseman was there and talked with Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton. Report(1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Honey Board Quality Assurance Program

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

The Honey Industry is working to ensure the quality and safety of honey products with a new Voluntary Quality Assurance program. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Leafy Greens Research

Randall Weiseman Vegetables

USDA is intensifying its research on the safety of fresh produce. Officials have announced that almost $5.5 million has been approved to support collaborative research to identify risk factors and preventive measures for E. coli contamination in fresh produce in California. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Crop Insurance Deadline for Georgia Onions

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Vegetables

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers of the August 31, 2007, sales closing date for crop insurance. This sales closing date is applicable to onions in Georgia. Find agents here. Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Rural Renewable Energy Loans

Randall Weiseman Energy, Georgia

USDA has awarded $97 million in guaranteed loans to help businesses in Georgia, Illinois and North Carolina create jobs and develop renewable energy systems. Read USDA release here. Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

July Egg Production

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Poultry

The latest report on egg production from USDA’s Agricultural Statistics service shows July egg production in Georgia was down one percent from a year ago and hatch of egg-type chicks was down one percent. Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Crop Conditions Worsen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

The scorching temperatures continued around the state last week, according to USDA’s Ag Statistics Service, and conditions for cotton and peanuts are slipping in the southeast. AL Report (1:00 mp3) GA Report (1:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …