Early Bird Registration Ends Today for Peanut Conference

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

The Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up July 21-23 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. But the Early Bird Registration deadline is today, June 30. Joy Crosby, with the Georgia Peanut Commission, invites growers from across the Southeast to attend as a variety of topics will be discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Senate GMO Labeling Bill Clears First Hurdle

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

The U.S. Senate Wednesday night cleared a procedural vote on the GMO labeling compromise by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Pat Roberts. The Senate voted 68-29 in favor of the vote, clearing the way for considerations on the Senate floor. Stabenow, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, says the bill “will have the votes” to pass the Senate, likely …

New Nut Champion

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about the pecan soon to be the new tree nut champion in today’s Agri View. 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 Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

July 4th Food Safety

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The USDA’s Food and Safety and Inspection Service is urging everyone to take extra food safety precautions when planning the holiday menu. Cathy Isom tells us four ways to make sure our 4th of July picnic isn’t spoiled. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Farm Bureau Wants Tweaks to Drone Rules

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

Agriculture should be one of the largest industries to benefit from the new drone rules issued last week from the Federal Aviation Administration. The American Farm Bureau says it will continue working with the FAA to tweak certain restrictions in the rules. The Farm Bureau suggested several changes to FAA rules, including not requiring drones be Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Animal Disease

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about outbreak of a disease affecting Mink in today’s Agri View. 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 Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Safe Fruit and Juice

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia

Cathy Isom tells us about the research happening right now to keep some of our favorite fruit and juice nutritious, delicious, and safe! 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 Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Cotton Board Caucuses Give Opportunity For New Growers to Lead the Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on The Cotton Board. A large class of nominees are needed to fill 17 member and 17 alternate positions for vacancies representing cotton producers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, as well …

Presentation Made to Bama’s Best Beef Contest Winner

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

This past spring, the Alabama Beef Checkoff sponsored Bama’s Best Beef contest. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it was able to present the winner with a plaque this week. 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 …

Pork Exports

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Pork

Everett Griner talks about encouraging pork exports this year in today’s Agri View. 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 Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …