Reducing Wildfire Threats in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants landowners to know that NRCS and the U.S. Forest Service has announced a federal investment for restoration of forests near growing communities to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat and support rural economies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

USDA Seeking Proposals for Wetland Protection Systems

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Late last month, USDA announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how this program works. 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 …

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Research Showing Significant Improvement in Efficiency of Ethanol Production and Other Trends

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

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a statement on two recent research reports supported by USDA focused on ethanol and other renewable fuels, one published by USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist and another published by the University of Missouri: “These research reports demonstrate, once again, that America’s renewable …

Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The University of Florida/IFAS continues to be a leader in promoting agritourism in the state and Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, says those efforts will continue during a big event taking place this week. Download Audio To learn more about the 2016 Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Florida Representative Caldwell on Ag Issues

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The 2016 Florida legislative session continues to roll along and Southeast AgNet’s Tallahassee intern Alex Lucas had a chance to catch up with House State Affairs Chairman, Representative Matt Caldwell, from Lehigh Acres. They talked about some of the issues being discussed which are important to agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

Peanut Farmers Encouraged to Have Warehouse Plans

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

Tyron Spearman recently attended an event where it was discussed that peanut farmers should make sure they have warehouse plans made for the upcoming crop year. 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 …

Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Upcoming Events

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, says the board has been busy preparing for a couple of upcoming events. 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, …

Intern Learning about the Florida Beef Industry

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council has had an intern working with its staff the past couple of months learning about the beef industry in the state. Winter Ross, who is from Orlando, explains what she’s been doing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Convention and Rodeo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, General, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell says the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association staff has been busy preparing for two big events. One of those is their annual convention coming up next week in Birmingham, with the other being the annual SLE Rodeo coming up in March in Montgomery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Vilsack Explains Cottonseed Decision

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

A congressional panel recently heard U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explain why he can’t legally bring cottonseed under USDA’s main farm safety net programs. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …