Increased Demand for Sunflower Oil

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

Marketing Director for National Sunflower Association, John Sandbakken, says as the domestic economy improves – consumers are again becoming more quality conscious in their food choices – which is helping sunflower oil demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

USDA Extends ELAP Sign-Up

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

USDA announced today it will accept applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009. Download Audio For more information or to apply for ELAP visit your FSA county office or fsa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

Supporting Permanent Estate Tax

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

There is a coalition of national organizations representing family farmers and ranchers which have come together to support permanent estate tax reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …

Japan’s Beef Ban

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Everett Griner tells us about the import restrictions and how they are not realistic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

Exports Improving the Fortunes of Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Strong export markets for U.S. cotton has helped relieve the industry of excess stocks. And in turn has also aided in increasing the price and expected acreage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …

Specialty Crop Block Grants Being Accepted in AL

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of United States specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is May 3. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

The Return of the Peoples Garden

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

USDA’s “People’s Gardens” are being planted again this year with 255 gardens already established this year by Agriculture Department workers worldwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …

Still Questions about Peanut Acreage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at what one man has said about this year’s peanut crop which has started going in the ground, and how new seeds may benefit many growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Legislative Session Winding Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The Alabama legislative session is set to wrap up next week, as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on what bills those in agriculture are still working on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …