Upcoming Listening Sessions on the Specialty Crop Research Needs

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

USDA has scheduled two listening sessions in order for the specialty crop committee to hear comments regarding the research needs of the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

SNAP Program Signage and Locator Unveiled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA has unveiled the “We Welcome SNAP” sign which will be displayed by stores accepting SNAP benefits, as well as new online tool to help recipients find a SNAP-authorized store near their home or workplace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

AL Beef Promoted at Food Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they are excited to have been able to be a part of the recent Alabama Food Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Dealing with Rising Beef Prices

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

Beef prices have been increasing and one reason why is supplies are tight right now. Download Audio For information on efforts being funded with your beef checkoff investment, visit www.MyBeefCheckoff.com Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Growing Big’uns!

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

Worlds Largest competition is underway. Want to know how to grow the biggest? Everett Griner gives us some tips from the pros. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

AL NRCS Announces Another Batching Date for CSP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Alabama Resource Conservationist, John Curtis, says that June 11, 2010 is the batching date for the Conservation Stewardship Program which will help the producer achieve conservation all the while benefiting the farmer as well. Download Audio Visit the Alabama NRCS Website for more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Debate on Fruit and Veggie Subsidies

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

As lawmakers are hearing ideas on how to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for schools and for low income Americans, a debate has arisen on whether or not the specialty crops should be subsidized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

A New Answer to Waterhyacinth Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The days of the Waterhyacinth may be numbered as researchers have released a new insect that will help control the invasive weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Waiting on Animal ID Program

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

A series of public meetings are underway across the country to get feedback on the new flexible coordinated network for animal disease traceability, because as most in livestock production know, USDA has scrapped the national animal identification system. In the following reports we talk with Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian, Stephen Monroe with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division …

Peanut Voice Heard at USDA Hearing

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

A series of hearings are taking place across the country to consider new ideas regarding federal food and farm policy and two of those took place last week here in the southeast, one in Georgia and one in Alabama. Both events had a good representation of local agriculture producers and leaders as Tyron Spearman has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …