In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about cotton growers talking with lawmakers concerning the financial stress the industry is facing, how some producers are finding their hay is developing mold problems in the barn, how winter could be especially hard for honeybees and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending December 11th, 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 …
Honey Bees’ Hard Winter
For the past couple of years, beekeepers have been doing better at reducing winter honey bee colony losses. Part of this success comes from better management of a principal cause of these losses, the varroa mite. Cathy Isom tells us why this winter could be especially hard for honey bees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
$100,000 Available to Alabama Landowners Interested in Shortleaf Pine Initiative
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced January 15, 2016 as the sign-up deadline for the Shortleaf Pine Initiative. 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 …
Corn Growers to Study Dow-DuPont Merger Impact
From the National Corn Growers Association: ST. LOUIS (December 11, 2015) – The following is a statement from Chip Bowling, Maryland farmer and president of the National Corn Growers Association, in response to today’s announcement of a merger agreement between Dow and DuPont. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Soy Growers to Analyze Dow, DuPont Merger
From the American Soybean Association: ST. LOUIS (Dec. 10, 2015) – Dow and DuPont announced on Friday morning an all-stock merger that will create a new $130 billion DowDuPont company. The American Soybean Association (ASA) is committed to examining the overall impacts of this merger on the agricultural industry and soybean farmers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Minimize Your Risks from Moldy Hay
Dr. Dennis Hancock, forage specialist with the University of Georgia, was one of the speakers at the recent Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference held in Eufaula, Alabama. A topic discussed with him was moldy hay, as due to the wet fall, many producers have faced extremely difficult conditions with their hay developing mold problems in the barn. Download Audio Sponsored …
Enrollment Period for CRP is Open
The enrollment period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is open, as this month marks the 30th anniversary of the federally funded program. 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, …
100 Mile Yard Sale
Everett Griner tells us just why the “100 Mile yard Sale” idea was developed in today’s Agri View. A new phenomenon is catching on. It is called the “100 Mile Yard Sale”. Organizers designate a hundred miles or more of a state highway. On any given Saturday farm families or anyone else living along that highway can set up their …
Milk Calendar
Today Cathy Isom tells us about an inspiration in the kitchen just in time for the New Year. The beloved Milk Calendar is back featuring 19 nutritious, easy-to-make, recipes for 2016. Presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada, the 2016 Milk Calendar is a time-honored tradition. On the web, look up MilkCalendar.ca to find all of the recipes found in the …