AL Producers Reminded to Register Premises

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock

The Alabama State Veterinarians office reminds that Premises registration continues across the state.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

AL Looking for Peanut Graders

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Peanuts

The Alabama Department of Agriculture is looking for help during the peanut harvest.  Report (:22 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Drought Affecting Cattle Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

An Auburn University Livestock Economist says the drought is affecting cattle producers not only in Alabama, but all across the country.  Report (1:27 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

AL Drought

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, General

Some say it’s the worst drought in 30 years, with 2/3s of the cotton crop in the state rated poor to very poor now. Alabama Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks says the state is doing all it can to help. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

Switching to Native Grasses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says native warm season grasses offer good insurance against drought and autumn forage shortages but they also are excellent for wildlife. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely …

ACA Pleased with New Alabama Extension Vet

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Assocation is pleased with the hiring of the new Alabama State Extension Veterinarian. Report  (:56 wma)  Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has this week’s cattle market numbers.  Report (1:06 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

AL Ag Commissioner Concerned about Drought

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks talks about how the drought has affected cattle producers across the state.  Report (1:05 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

AL Hot Line

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks has established a toll-free hotline for Alabama farmers in need of disaster assistance due to the drought. The number is 800-951-1275. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Peach Production is Down Nationwide

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Peach production is down nationwide this year, with states like Alabama posting significant declines. Georgia production is up compared to last year, but still down from 2004. Report (1:00 .wma) Report (1:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …