Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending December 4th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA: 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 …

Pinyan Named ALFA Executive Director

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Alabama Farmers Federation President Jerry A. Newby today announced the appointment of current Governmental Affairs Director Paul Pinyan to the position of executive director. 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

Commodity Groups Support Disaster Assistance Legislation

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

Both the House and Senate have introduced legislation to provide emergency disaster assistance in the south due to mounting financial losses from the devastating weather conditions during this fall harvest. And Robbie Minnich, senior government relations representative for the National Cotton Council, says this form of action will help deliver financial assistance in a timely manner. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

School Lunch Report Card

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

A USDA study has shown that only 20 percent of school lunches meet the USDA standard for total fat. 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

Peanut Prices Down & GA Seeking Young Peanut Farmer Nominees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at where peanut prices have been this year along with the fact nominations for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award are now being accepted. Pricing: Nominations: Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award applications are available online at www.gapeanuts.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

Looking to the Senate for Estate Tax Reform

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

Now that the House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009, many in agriculture are now watching to see if the Senate can pass meaningful and permanent relief. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Beans, Beans, and More Beans

Dan Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us just how much bean consumption has declined. 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

House Fails to Pass True Estate Tax Reform

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

Earlier today, the House passed H.R. 4154 by Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) to permanently extend the estate tax at 2009 levels, without indexing for inflation. H.R. 4154 passed under a closed rule by a vote of 225-200, with all Republicans and 27 Democrats voting against the bill. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is extremely disappointed that Congress has ignored …

Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey Findings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

USDA’s 2008 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey has found that farmers and ranchers are now irrigating 54.9 million acres farmland across the United States, an increase of nearly 5 percent since 2003. Click here for detailed results of the survey. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

2010 Food Trends

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

The National Restaurant Association’s annual survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs reveals that local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010. 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 …