Alabama Growers Reminded to Think Fall Cover Crops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, USDA-NRCS

With fall just around the corner, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Agricultural Research Service in Alabama is reminding growers now is the time to be thinking about cover crops. 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 …

Cup of Coffee

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

Everett Griner talks about why coffee is 100% imported 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

Alabama Cattlemen Hold Fall Board Meeting in Auburn

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association held its fall quarterly meeting Tuesday in Auburn, as board members enjoyed a change in location from the ACA building in Montgomery. The meeting itself took place in the Veterinary Education Center. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Rural Residents Receiving Food Aid

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

According to a story from Cindy Zimmerman, more folks in rural areas are receiving SNAP benefits than those in urban areas. 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 …

ROI Study Shows Good News for Beef Producers

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

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know a recent study shows that each dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff Program returned over $11.00 to the beef industry? Dr. Harry Kaiser of Cornell University says beef producers and importers are getting a tremendous rate of return on their investment. …

Awards Presented at Recent Peanut Meeting

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

Tyron Spearman has more information from last week’s Peanut Sheller’s and Buying Points meeting. 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

ADAI Clean Sweep Program Pesticide Collection Days in September

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries in cooperation with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, are conducting two agricultural pesticide collection days, one to be held Wednesday, September 3rd in Baldwin County and another on Thursday, September 4th in Henry County. The ADAI Clean Sweep Program allows farmers, pesticide …

USDA Forecasts Record Corn and Soybean Crops

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

USDA’s latest forecasts are calling for record corn and soybean crops. But while the report was not as bearish for corn as some had expected, there are questions as to where prices are likely to go and what affect they could have on cash rents for land. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

NCC Commends RMA for Timely Implementation of STAX for Cotton

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

From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council commended USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) after RMA announced that the Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) will be available to upland cotton producers through the federal crop insurance program beginning with the 2015 crop year. NCC Chairman Wally Darneille said, “We appreciate RMA’s timely implementation of STAX and …

Re-Starting

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

Everett Griner talks about the textile industry slowly rebuilding 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