USDA Announces New Risk Management Program for Dairy Farmers

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

This morning, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the start of a new risk management program for dairy farmers, known as the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

Eat More Meat

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about options we have for meat consumption in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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, 2026

CBB Vice-chair Pleased with Checkoff ROI

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

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know a recent study shows each dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff Program returns about $11.20 to the beef industry? Jimmy Maxey, vice-chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, was very pleased when he heard this news. Download Audio To learn more about …

Many Southeast Peanut Fields are Dry

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

According to the latest crop conditions report, many Southeast peanut fields are really dry right now. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal

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

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Aug. 27, 2014) –The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology released maps today of waters and wetlands the Environmental Protection Agency has to-date refrained from making public. After multiple requests, the Agency finally handed over the maps to the committee, which appear to detail the extent of the “Waters of the United …

Wondering about Propane Prices This Winter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Weather

If you bought propane last winter, you remember the sky-high prices. And with fall just around the corner, there are some wondering if we might be headed for the same thing again this winter. Gary Crawford has more on that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Holding Steady

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

According to USDA, 48% of the nation’s pastures and rangelands are in good to excellent condition which is good news for this time of the year. But on the other end of the spectrum, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says 20% of the nations pastures and rangelands are in the poor to very poor category. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

USDA Continues to Seek Input for 2017 Census of Ag

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

USDA continues to seek input on the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Released once every five years, the census provided detailed data covering agriculture down to the county level. Download Audio To learn more and to access the complete 2012 Census of Agriculture results, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Farm Numbers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about how agriculture statistics can be mixed in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Southeast AgNet This Week: WOTUS Viewpoints; Cotton Grower Programs

Tacy Callies Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week features multiple viewpoints on the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule as well as details on programs for cottons growers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …