“Amseed” is Now “BetterSeed”

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Seeds

New ASTA Website Offers Improved User Experience From the American Seed Trade Association: Alexandria, Va.—May 12, 2016—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has a new website! BetterSeed.org is the go-to source for all information related to the research, development and movement of quality seed to meet the world’s demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alabama NRCS Seeks Proposals to Protect and Restore Wetlands

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Collectively nationwide, NRCS easement programs help productive farm, ranch and grasslands continue in agricultural production and protect the nation’s critical farmland, wetlands and grasslands. And in Alabama, those interested in submitting proposals for possible funding have until May 16 through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Benefits of Farmers’ Markets

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Farmers’ Markets serve a lot of different purposes for community. Daniel Lee tells us how the benefits of Farmers’ Markets go beyond the producer and the buyer of the products. 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 …

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results, Additional $72.3 Million Soil Health Investment to Support Paris Agreement From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, May 12, 2016 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack shared the first results of USDA’s Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry, one year after he unveiled the plan at Michigan State …

Science and Feelings Vary in GMO Debate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

One topic we are hearing a lot about is GMO labeling, and many in agriculture have concerns with individual state laws instead of a national policy. Chris Galen, senior vice-president of communications with the National Milk Producers Federation, says the science is very clear when it comes to GMO’s but not all agree with it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Helping Lawmakers Understand TPP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

The 2016 presidential campaign season has sharpened the rhetoric on trade deals, putting pressure on politicians and administration officials. Sabrina Hill has more. 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, …

Yoho and Schrader Praise Funding For Veterinary Services

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the Office of Congressman Ted S. Yoho: Washington D.C. – Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $2.4 million in grants to go towards recruitment, training and retention programs for veterinary services. The veterinary industry has seen increased shortages in both medical and technology services across the country, particularly in our more rural areas. Congressmen Ted Yoho (FL-3) …

Ornamental Fish

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Forestry, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about the ornamental fish industry 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 Florida …

Farmers Markets Explosion

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture

The number of farmers markets today is about twice what it was just ten years ago. Daniel Lee looks into how farmers markets have doubled in numbers across the U.S. over the past decade and why they are becoming more and more popular. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Beef Industry has a Good Story to Tell

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

Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, executive director of global sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), says the beef checkoff program is very involved in their efforts concerning sustainability of the industry. 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 …