Federation to Meet at Cattle Convention

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

The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show officially kicks off today in Denver, Colorado as Thursday the Federation of State Beef Councils will discuss a charter which has been developed to make it simpler for producers to understand the Federation’s role. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Just How Bad is a High Sugar Diet

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Experts estimate the amount of sugar in our diets has increased 30-percent in the last 30 years. And many of us could be easily accused as having that sweet tooth; at least I know I would certainly be guilty. But many of us also think that there is not much harm in indulging as long as we otherwise live a …

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

Everett Griner explains how this is a new way to enjoy year-round foods. 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 …

AL-FL-GA Cattle Inventories Down 4-5 Percent

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

USDA’s latest cattle inventory report showed the number of all cattle and calves in the U.S. on January 1, 2011 were 1 percent below last year, but the numbers for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia are down even more. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

CRP Signup Announced

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

Signup will take place once again for the Conservation Reserve Program starting on March 14th as Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess explains what first time enrollees of the CRP need to know. 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 …

Chambliss Leaving Ag Committee Position

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The ranking Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss, is leaving that spot for another committee as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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, …

Bio-Based Industrial Products

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Farmers are obviously vitally important to our economy as they have traditionally provided us with both food and fiber, but now they are branching out with bio-based industrial products. 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 …

Bat Mystery

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

There is a mysterious disease killing bats. Everett Griner tells us what this is. 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 …

AL NRCS Works with Other States

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers a variety of programs to landowners and Alabama State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said they work with other states to make sure these programs work the best they can for farmers, ranchers, and other landowners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Lowest Cattle Numbers in Decades

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

When USDA released their latest cattle inventory report, it showed that as of the first of the year total numbers were down 1 percent from last year at 92.6 million head, the lowest January 1st inventory of cattle and calves since 1958. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …