Food Safety Legislation Debate Continues in Senate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

When the U.S. Senate reconvenes after Thanksgiving, they will be coming back to plenty of heartburn, but not from their holiday meal, but instead from their ongoing debate on food safety legislation. As Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss is still concerned with how the Senate version will affect small farmers, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid …

Feeding Africa

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

There are changes coming that could change the country. What are they? Everett Griner answers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

NRCS in the Process of Distributing CSP Payments

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Tom Christensen, NRCS Regional Conservationist, says those farmers enrolled in CSP who haven’t already received their payment, will very soon. Download Audio The batching period for 2011 CSP applications is coming up on January 7, 2010. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Pumpkin Alternatives

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Last year’s shortage of canned pumpkins shouldn’t be the case this year as the pumpkin harvest has been plentiful. But just in case, extension expert, Tammy Roberts, has some ideas for some alternatives that you can use for some of your classic recipes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Peanut Count and Contract Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers of peanuts that have been counted and looks at where things stand with peanut contracts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

BQA Program Provides Management Information

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

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Dell King, with King Livestock Company in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, talks about how the BQA program provides producers with information on the proper management skills of what buyers are looking for today. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting …

Cuban Trade

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

There is more travel, but less food for Cuba. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Cotton Sustainability Efforts Reaching Beyond Production

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

The focus of sustainability often stays within the production arena, but President and CEO of Cotton Incorporated, Berrye Worsham, says that they are expanding their efforts to include the entire industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Some AL Producers Struggled with Dry Conditions This Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General

Alabama Farmers Federation President, Jerry Newby, says it has been a mixed bag for Alabama producers this year, as some fought dry and dusty conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …