ALFA Members Positive Despite A Difficult Harvest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, General

The Alabama Farmers Federation held their annual meeting earlier this week and president Jerry Newby said the overall mood was very positive. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Opportunities for Rural America

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As America continues to focus on sustainability, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, says it’s an opportunity to get rural communities involved. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

ASA Looking for Assistance for Growers & Counter Cyclical Payments

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

The American Soybean Association is making a pitch for assistance for growers as Tyron Spearman has that information along with the latest concerning counter cyclical payments for peanut growers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

AL Producers Develop New Beef Plan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley said their plan for next year is in place after the challenge of trying to figure out what their revenues will be for the upcoming year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

State Conservation Committee Works with NRCS to Distribute Funds

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

The Soil and Water Conservation Committee in Alabama works with NRCS to help get conservation efforts on the ground. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Trees For Troops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

With Christmas quickly approaching, Nicole Fisher with the National Christmas Tree Association, says that this holiday season we can give a little back to those serving our country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

Organic Values Questioned

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Organic quality may be over rated and Everett Griner tells us how. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry

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

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …

Peanut Sales Recover from Salmonella Scare

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

According to Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board, sales for peanut products continue to be above 2008 levels after the salmonella outbreak back in January. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FFA to be in Tournament of Roses Parade

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The FFA will be featured on a float at this years Tournament of Roses Parade saluting that organization’s role in developing careers for youth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025