USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the awarding of over $52 million in support of the growing organic industry and local and regional food systems through five U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant programs. And some of those dollars will be coming to the Southeast as grants were awarded in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alabama Forestry Field Days Improve Land Management

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, the Alabama Natural Resources Council, Alabama State Tree Farm Committee, and other conservation partners are sponsoring three regional field days to promote forest stewardship. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

New Farm Bill Provision for Peanut Producers

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

Last week USDA announced a new peanut revenue policy, and Tyron Spearman has more details about the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

WOTUS Debate Continues

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

When it comes to EPA’s Proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule, emotions continue to run high. The White House is reviewing the proposal which is intended to vastly expand the agency’s control of U.S. waters on and off farms and ranches. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Citrus Experiment

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about the Satsuma Orange in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 26, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA announcing new programs designed to help farmers better manage risk, a reminder for cotton producers that the sign up period for the Cotton Transition Assistance Program will soon end, and a reminder for eligible livestock producers that September 30th deadline to sign up for …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending September 26th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 26

Dan Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, job training youth for a brighter future, helping maintain America’s public lands and breaking ground on a solar farm. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Farmland Movie Helps Explain Agriculture

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

The movie “Farmland” was produced to help better explain agriculture to those who have no idea what all it involves. Cindy Zimmerman has more on what some of the elements have been in this project. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

NWTF Sponsors National Hunting and Fishing Day

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

From the National Wild Turkey Federation: EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) encourages everyone to participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day by introducing new individuals to the variety of outdoor opportunities available this weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 27, NWTF-sponsored National Hunting and Fishing Day events will take place across the country allowing the general public to …