Access to Fresh Produce Helps Producers and Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Food and Nutrition Service Under Secretary, Kevin Concannon, says they are working to improve consumers access to healthy and nutritious foods, all the while opening up more markets for producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

The Mighty Mushroom

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

More evidence is coming to light that the mushroom is indeed a super food as mushroom growers are investigating the use of indoor light to enhance vitamin D content. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …

Southeast Pastures Affected by Heat

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

The weekly crop progress and condition reports from the National Agriculture Statistics Service indicate that high temperatures and dry conditions are taking a toll on pastures and the hay crop in some areas of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …

Poultry Agreement with Russia Hits a Snag

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

U.S. poultry producers were ready to resume shipments of poultry to Russia but that country has now slapped new conditions onto the agreement which puts a snag into the overall process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …

Gulf Dead Zone

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us that the oil is not the only problem in the Gulf of Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

NRCS Working on Outreach Efforts to Underserved Customers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

In order to better communicate their conservation message, Walt Douglas, Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Regional Assistant for the East, says they are in the process of working on outreach efforts to underserved customers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Chambliss Working on FIFRA

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

Senate Ag leaders Blanche Lincoln and Saxby Chambliss have introduced legislation aimed at clarifying that additional permits are not required for pesticide application in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

Spicing Down High Blood Pressure

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

A new study shows that the spicy ingredient in hot peppers, capsaicin, could lower blood pressure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

Senate Approves Mandatory Price Reporting

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

The Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting Act is set to expire on September 30th, but last week the U.S. Senate reauthorized the act for five years but it now needs approval from the U.S. House of Representatives before it expires next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

AL Urging Vaccination of Horses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Equine, Livestock

After a few cases of EEE and WNV have been noted, Alabama horse owners are being urged to vaccinate their animals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …