AL Grower Attends Beltwide Cotton Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Growers from across the cotton belt are at the 2011 Beltwide Cotton Conference here in Atlanta and one of those is Nick McMichen from Centre, Alabama, who told me he picks up a lot of great information at this event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Producers Encouraged to Attend AG Connect Expo Jan 8-10

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The 2011 Ag Connect Expo is coming up January 8-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta and show director, Sarah Mooney, says the show offers those in agriculture a unique atmosphere with a one-stop shop kind of experience. Those interested in attending can register online through the end of the show or onsite. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Using Video Games to Teach Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The American Farm Bureau Federation Foundation is working to educate kids about agriculture through their enhanced version of My American Farm, an interactive, online educational program. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

ACA Pleased with 2010 Legislative Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The regular session for the Alabama Legislature kicks off in less than two months but before it all begins Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks back at the 2010 sessions and how they were good for agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GA Grower Chairs Cotton Foundation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The Beltwide Cotton Conferences continue today with a variety of workshops and seminars taking place. I was able to catch up with Chuck Coley, a cotton producer from Vienna, Georgia who is also the Chairman of the Cotton Foundation, and we talked about the foundation and what their efforts involve to help growers across the cotton belt. Download Audio Sponsored …

I Didn’t Know

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

Farmers and foods we don’t know about. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Market Outlook Discussed at Beltwide Cotton Conference

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

The 2011 Beltwide Cotton Conference is in full swing in Atlanta, Georgia where a good crowd was on hand for the today’s Production Conference. One of the featured speakers was T. Jordan Lea, President of the American Cotton Shippers Association and CEO of Eastern Trading in Greensivlle, South Carolina. I talked with him about the cotton market and whether or …

NRCS Extends CSP Signup Until Jan. 21, 2011

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, Ala. Jan. 5, 2011 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced the ranking period cut-off date for producer applications in NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended through January 21, 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming Sign Up Deadlines

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The following two reports are a quick reminder for producers that January 7, 2011 is the sign up deadline for 2011 funding for two popular Natural Resources Conservation Service programs, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Longleaf Pine Initiative. Those interested should visit their local NRCS field office. AL-John Curtis: Download Audio FL-Carlos Suarez: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

AG CONNECT Expo is This Weekend

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

AG CONNECT Expo will take place this weekend in Atlanta as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the hilights. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 16, 2026Florida …