National Ag Leaders Calling for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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

The issue of immigration reform has been getting a lot of attention lately and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has now joined with the American Farm Bureau Federation to request that lawmakers consider agriculture’s unique needs when developing comprehensive immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Peanut Posted Price Holds & Ag Appropriations Includes Peanut Funding

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted pricing information along with a story about funding for a certain part of the peanut industry that’s been included in the U.S. House version of the 2012 ag appropriations bill. Price: Download Audio Funding: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NCBA: WTO Preliminary Ruling on COOL Good for North American Cattlemen

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

WASHINGTON (May 26, 2011) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) reported that the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) preliminary ruling on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) reinforces what the group, which is the oldest and largest national organization representing the U.S. cattle industry, has stated all along. According to NCBA President Bill Donald, COOL was a bad idea from the …

AL Ag Department Working Through Budget Woes

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

Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian admits that due to budget issues the department has had a rough go of it lately, but he adds that serving the producers has continued to remain as their top priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

$100.00 Crude Oil!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner looks at a question…is energy independence possible? 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 Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Research Continues to Help Peanut Industry

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

While the recently announced budget cuts will truly be felt at the National Peanut Research Lab in Dawson, Georgia their research leader Dr. Marshall Lamb said their efforts continue. 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 …

GA Beef Producer Helps to Train Retailers

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

“Get to know your beef checkoff” is our weekly series brought to you by the beef checkoff as Jonny Harris from Screven, Georgia talks about a retailer training program he participated in which to him proves how important it is for producers to promote their own product. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Ag Groups Want FTA Passage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Soybeans

In recognition of World Trade Month, six agricultural groups took part in a news conference yesterday on Capitol Hill urging the Obama administration to send pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress immediately. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

King Cotton

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Why is there going to be a bigger cotton crop this year? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …