House Audit Sessions Focus on Energy Forestry and Nutrition

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The House Ag Committee continued their series of audit hearings designed to review programs in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill last week. The members focused on energy, forestry and nutrition programs. Download Audio 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 …

Biodiesel Continues to Prove Sustainability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

A new study shows that biodiesel production continues to be energy-efficient in making biodiesel for diesel vehicles and home heating. Download Audio 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 …

Mixing up Salad Greens

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Traditional iceberg and romaine lettuces remain popular salad choices, but there are many more options available that allow consumers to add flavor, color and nutrition to their plate. Download Audio 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 …

Trade Deals Not Expected Until After Recess

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

The Administration is not expected to send the Panama, Colombia and South Korea free trade deals to Congress for consideration before the August recess. Download Audio 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 …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 4 Percent

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The recent cattle on feed report showed cattle and calves on feed at 10.5 million head, 4 percent above July 1, 2010 while placements in feedlots during June was also 4 percent above last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Farm Bill Could Be Written Soon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

At this past week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, speakers on Saturday morning discussed the new farm bill as Tyron Spearman was there and reports on what was said. Download Audio 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, …

U.S. Cattle Herd Still Shrinking

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

The latest cattle inventory numbers from USDA show we have the smallest July 1st inventory since the records started 35 years ago. Download Audio 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 …

Southeast Producers Providing Good Quality Cattle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

One of the speakers at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board of directors meeting was Gene Lowrey, general manager of XIT Feeders, as he spent time in both Alabama and Georgia looking at cattle and was pleased with what he saw. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

SURE Deadline is this Friday

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

Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder about a deadline coming up this Friday that some growers need to be aware of. Download Audio 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, …

Organic Expansion

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Organic farming is growing worldwide. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio 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 Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …