Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 29, 2016

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, how USDA officials are continuing to study the request by the cotton industry to make cottonseed eligible for USDA safety net programs, numbers from Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

USDA Cattle Report Surprises Many Analysts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Friday’s USDA Cattle Report had some numbers that surprised many private analysts. Gary Crawford has the first part of this report. 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 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending January 29th, 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 …

Hay Net & Grazing Net

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a new internet based program called “Haynet“, which is designed to help impacted livestock producers and forage growers connect. Cathy Isom reports the free service helps connect livestock producers and farmers impacted by recent natural disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Busy Ag Calendar

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

Tyron Spearman has a look at a busy agriculture calendar of events coming up week next week across the Southeast. 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 …

Pleased with Tax Extenders

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

The 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is winding down for another year, but many have been on hand for the annual event in San Diego, California. And while many issues were discussed, there was some good news to report. One issue we seem to talk about at the end of each year is tax extenders but according …

Producers Continue to Support the Checkoff

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

From the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: Three out of four producers (76 percent) continue to approve of the Beef Checkoff Program and the more they know about the program, the more supportive they are. Results of the January 2016 producer attitude study show support at the same level as a year ago, despite much more pessimism about what lies ahead for …

Final Day of Cattle Industry Convention

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

It’s the final day of the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in San Diego, California. Sabrina Hill is there and has this report. 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 …

Secretary Appoints New, Diverse Leadership to The Cotton Board

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

From The Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of eight members, eight alternates, and three advisors to serve on The Cotton Board. The cotton producers and importers appointed by the Secretary are charged with working together to oversee the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Food Prices in 2016-2

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Yesterday, Cathy Isom had information about last year’s grocery store food prices and how predictions early in the year of a 2 to 3 percent rise ended up being a bit much, as they actually rose about 1-point-two percent. Today she looks at more prices and what we might expect yet this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …