Ag Commissioners Milk Cows at Sunbelt

Ag Commissioners from 4 states were at Sunbelt Ag Expo this afternoon for what has turned out to be a fun event…..milking cows. A good crowd was on hand to see Tommy Irvin of Georgia, Charlie Bronson of Florida, Ron Sparks of Alabama, and Ken Givens of Tennessee compete in a friendly cow milking contest. When it was all over, …

AL Livestock Market Report

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs down this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle …

Peanut Forecast Sees Slight Rise

According to this mornings report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the forecast for this year’s peanut crop is back up a little bit. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …

Cotton Crop Forecast Up Again

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their October 1 cotton crop forecast this morning, and Shiela Corley in the Washington D.C. office says the numbers are up again. Report (3:00) But the forecast for the Southeast is lower. Report (1:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Beef Month Continues

October Beef Month continues in Alabama with events and promotions taking place all across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …

“No-Match Letter” Issue Put On Hold By Court

Cindy’s audio report including comments from FFBF Vice president Rick Roth of Belle Glade on how the “No-Match” rule would affect his operation. Report (1:00 mp3) Wednesday, October 10, 2007 – 11:43 PDT SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge in San Francisco barred the Bush administration today from threatening to prosecute businesses for knowingly employing illegal immigrants if they fail …

Latest Harvest Progress and Veg Acreage

The National Ag Statistics Service reports the status of the harvest so far in Alabama. Report (1:00 mp3) And the acreage for vegetables this fall. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …

La Nina Watch Issued for AL, FL, & GA

There has been talk of a possible La Nina affecting the Southeast this winter, and now climatologists have issued a watch which means the development of one is likely.  Report (1:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …

AL Beef Month History

Beef month is of course underway in Alabama for the 43rd time. But why is it held in October? That question is answered by Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …

Alabama Food Products Month

Governor Bob Riley has declared October as “Alabama Food Products Month” – a time to enjoy many of the delicious food products created and produced here in Alabama. More than 75 Alabama companies are participating in the month’s promotions, displaying special window signs highlighting Alabama Food Products month and featuring “Buy Alabama’s Best” shelf tags to identify Alabama products throughout …