High Tunnels Have a Multitude of Benefits for Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging growers to participate in the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative’s new pilot project for establishment of high tunnels. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Keeping the Home Fires Burning

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Weather

Experts say that those fighting off the chill with energy-efficient home heating fires should be using the right kind of firewood. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

ACA Convention is Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 67th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up February 12th & 13th in Huntsville. Download Audio To learn more or to register log on to bamabeef.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Opposed to Proposed Budget Changes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There are many in agriculture who are not happy with the proposed budget coming from the White House, as Tyron Spearman looks at one group’s opposition and why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Alabama Hosting Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Those interested are invited to attend a Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth hosted by USDA Rural Development and USDA Farm Service Agency in Montgomery, Alabama on Thursday, February 4. USDA is leading an effort to hear from Rural America on its ideas about what is needed to create jobs and stimulate economic development in rural communities across the country. …

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Insect damage is costing millions and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

Reaction to FY 2011 USDA Budget

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

The Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget has been unveiled, and the response from the Ag community has not been a positive one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

USDA to Purchase Produce for Nutritional Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Vegetables

USDA will purchase 29.1-million dollars worth of blueberry, pear, potato, peach and mixed fruit products for federal food nutrition assistance programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

AL Retailer Wins Beef Backer Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley says at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Southern Family Markets based in Birmingham was the winner of a Retail Beef Backer Award. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

FL Peanuts Good Despite Harvest Problems

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Ken Barton, Executive Director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association, says despite the rough harvest overall peanuts turned out pretty good in his state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …