Hoping Congress Will Pass Trans Pacific Partnership Soon

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

We told you last week that the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal was reached with signing of the agreement by the member nations. The next step for the TPP is U.S. congressional approval. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Phillip Seng, hopes that approval comes soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Using Social Media to Promote Alabama Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, says one area the association is really focusing on this year is social media. 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 …

Drought Impacts on Forests and Rangelands

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Weather

A new Forest Service report offers a look at how drought might continue to impact our nation’s forests and rangelands in the future. Rod Bain 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 …

Signup Continues for Alabama Feral Swine Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

For landowners with issues concerning feral swine, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind you that funding is available through Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program. But those interested need to apply by February 19. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Proposed Budget Would Increase Ag Research

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

In his 2017 budget proposal, President Obama will include an increase in federal spending for agriculture research and development. 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 …

Gourds Aplenty

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner talks about the different types of gourds 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 …

Beef Quality Assurance Free Certification Period Underway

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

Beef and dairy producers can take advantage of free Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification online now through April 15, as the $25-$50 online training fee for every person is being picked up for those who complete the BQA training process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Voluntary Conservation Journey

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

Today, Cathy Isom has a story about how one farmer’s experience of voluntary conservation efforts have grown over a five decade period. 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 …

Conservation Stewardship

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

For any farmer or landowner who has thought about taking part in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), now is a good time to act on that thought. Cathy Isom has more information on why. 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, …

NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2016

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

From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.1 million cotton acres this spring, up 6.2 percent from 2015, according to the National Cotton Council’s 35th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. (see table below) Upland cotton intentions are 8.9 million acres, up 5.7 percent from 2015, while extra-long staple (ELS) intentions of 208,000 …