Southeast Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Decline

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

A decline in U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions this past week was caused by the recent heat wave, and has been more pronounced here in the Southeast that in other areas of the country. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has those details, along with information about possible moisture chances yet this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Easy Way to Connect and Receive Conservation Help

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Technology, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind landowners there is an easy way to connect and receive conservation help. It’s called Conservation Client Gateway. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Work Is Underway on a New Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Bob Redding of The Redding Group, who represents peanut growers in Washington D.C., was one of the speakers at last week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference. His main topic was the new farm bill, and how preparations are already underway. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio To hear more of Redding’s comments click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Alabama Beef 101 Courses Held This Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

It’s been a busy month for the Alabama Beef Checkoff, and in this week’s report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says that includes hosting a couple of Beef 101 courses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

NASS Preparing for 2017 Ag Census

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The census of agriculture, which is conducted every five years, is the only source of detailed county level agricultural data collected, tabulated, and published. And according to Jay Johnson, Director of the Eastern Field Offices for the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), preparations are already underway for 2017 Ag Census. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

House Ag Chairman Addresses Southern Peanut Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

The Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference took place this past weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida. One of the guest speakers was chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas. He stressed the importance of preparing now for the 2018 Farm Bill. Download Audio To hear more of Conaway’s comments, click here. And more of what took …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 22, 2016

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In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about concerns of nitrate poisoning in cattle, results of a new survey coming this fall, plants that can make your garden thrive with very little water, weather conditions affecting crops Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending July 22nd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Alabama Producers Urged to Test Forages for Nitrate Levels

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Industry News Release, Livestock

Nitrate poisoning in cattle is a growing threat across southeastern states battling drought. And according to Dr. Kim Mullenix, Auburn University Extension beef cattle specialist, drought in some areas of the state is increasing the chance for livestock forages to develop elevated nitrate levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

NASS to Release Locally Grown Marketing Survey This Fall

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) will be releasing the results of a new survey this fall. Jim Ewing, director of the Southeast Region for NASS, says this one is a locally grown marketing survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …