Industry Updates at Cattle Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle

Cattle producers from across the Southeast are urged to attend the Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show January 31st through February 3rd where they can pick up a lot of information to help enhance their operation.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Johanns Speaks to Cotton Industry

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General

The 2007 Beltwide Cotton Conference continues in New Orleans, and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns was the featured speaker at today’s general session.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Beef Checkoff Efforts for 2007

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General

The beef checkoff in 2007 will be featuring plans designed after an extensive consumer survey.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Peanut Show to Feature Big Prizes

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Peanut farmers across the southeast are encouraged to attend the annual Peanut Show in Albany, Georgia on January 18th. Tyron Spearman says some great door prizes are being offered again this year.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GA Has New FSA Administrator

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Tyron Spearman has info about the new Farm Service Agency Administrator for the state of Georgia.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Beltwide Cotton Conferences Underway

Randall Weiseman Cotton

Southeast Agnet’s Randall Weiseman is in New Orleans attending the Beltwide Cotton Conferences and he reports that one of the main topics of discussion is the 2007 Farm Bill. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

Florida Representatives on House Ag Committee and AFBF Board

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Seven freshman democrats have been nominated to serve on the House Agriculture committee for the 110th congress, including Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney, who was elected to replace Republican Mark Foley. Florida Farm Bureau’s new president John Hoblick has been elected to serve on the AFBF board of directors. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

United Fresh Produce Association Interview

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Maintaining food safety and consumer confidence in produce was one of the major industry issues discussed at the Southeast Regional fruit and vegetable conference. Gary Cooper interviewed Dr. Jim Gorny, Sr. VP for Food Safety and Technology, with United Fresh Produce Association about what growers can expect to see as a result in 2007. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Senator Talks Farm Bill Issues

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy discussed Farm Bill issues with Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia at the Southeast Regional fruit and vegetable conference last weekend in Savannah. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Energy Conservation Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys RC&D Council is hosting a conference next week in Huntsville to help producers conserve energy and save money. Energy Conservation Opportunities on the Farm will be held January 17-18 in Huntsville, Alabama. For registration information call the RC&D council in Decatur at (256) 353-6146 ext. 2, or visit the conference information website at rcdnet.org. …