Cotton Plantings Still Up From Last Year, But Condition is Poor

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Florida

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their June acreage reports this morning and even though cotton acreage is still above last year, the crop condition is suffering from the extended drought. Steve Maliszewski with NASS in Washington D.C. gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Conference Registration Deadline is Today

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

The 2011 Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up in just a few weeks as Tyron Spearman has this reminder that today is the last day to pre-register for the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Sweet ‘Taters

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

New recipes have come about that has this veggie in greater demand. Everett Griner fills us in on some of it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

NRCS Disaster Recovery Funds Available to AL Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Alabama NRCS resource conservationist, John Curtis, gives details on funding available to AL producers recovering from the spring tornadoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of ATL in Water Wars

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia

There have been some major developments in the ongoing water wars as a federal appeals court has overturned the ruling that would require Atlanta to cut back withdrawals from Lake Lanier to the 1970 levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

New Food Safety Campaign

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

A new ad campaign is using humor to address the very serious subject of food safety. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Beef Checkoff Important for Food Safety Issues

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

“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our series brought to you by the beef checkoff as this week George Kempfer from Deer Park, Florida said it’s important for every cattle producer to realize what the checkoff does for the industry when it comes to food safety issues. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. …

Cattle Industry Summer Conference Reminder

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

Here’s a reminder that the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference will be coming to Kissimmee, Florida August 1-4 as cattlemen from across the country are urged to attend. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board Supports Beef Education and …

NPPC Wants FTAs Approved Before August

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2011 – Following yesterday’s announcement that the Senate Finance Committee Thursday will hold a “mock” markup of three pending free trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council urged lawmakers in both houses to approve the deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea before Congress’ August recess. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Feral Hogs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This is a problem growing by leaps and bounds. Everett Griner tells us how professionals are now getting involved with this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …