USDA Forecasts Record-High Corn and Soybean Production in 2016

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Soybeans

Both U.S. corn and soybean growers are expected to harvest record-high crops this year, according to the Crop Production report issued by the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Georgia Grown Moment – Agritourism

Randall Weiseman GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia

For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Cindy Norton with the Department of Agriculture discusses the variety of Agritourism activities available in Georgia. Cindy talks about the cooperation between Georgia Grown and Agritourism businesses. Download Audio You can also find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at www.georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 12, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have the latest estimates from USDA on the various field crops grown here in the Southeast, USDA also released their report concerning ag land values, how Farmers Markets have evolved over the years, beekeeping Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending August 12th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NMPF Asks USDA to Provide Assistance to Dairy Farmers Struggling from Global Milk Price Depression

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the National Milk Producers Federation: ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – As America’s dairy farmers endure the lowest milk prices since the Great Recession of 2009, the National Milk Producers Federation today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide a measure of relief by purchasing at least $100 million worth of cheese products for donation to the needy – a measure …

Dairy Producers Cover Their Margins through MPP

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

USDA recently announced record payment to dairy producers enrolled in the Margin Protection Program. Rod Bain has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Crop Is Down 2 Percent from Last Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

USDA released its August crop reports and the numbers show the 2016 peanut crop is estimated to be 2 percent less than last year’s crop. Tyron Spearman breaks that report down, along with a quick update on how other crops fared in today’s report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

No Change to Cotton Acreage Number

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its August crop reports today, and Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C. says the cotton acreage estimate is the same as the June report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Citrus Expo Speaker Looking Forward to Seminar Presentations

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo is coming up Wednesday and Thursday, August 17-18, at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. And while Michael Sparks, CEO of Citrus Mutual, is one of the speakers during this year’s seminar program, he is also looking forward to hearing the various other presentations being made this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Watching Out For Anaplasmosis in Cattle

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Growing numbers of cases of a potentially fatal cattle disease in parts of the country have producers and veterinarians on the lookout. Rod Bain has the first part of the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …