House Panel Holds Renewable Fuels Standard Hearing

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

Questions are being asked about what should be done with the Renewable Fuels Standard? And that was the main topic of a U.S. House panel hearing Wednesday, as Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …

Chambliss Speaks at USA Peanut Congress

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

Tyron Spearman just returned from the annual USA Peanut Congress, where he said Senator Saxby Chambliss from Georgia spoke to the crowd. His talk was on the farm bill and what he hopes will happen for peanut growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Ag Research for Every Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Many consumers may not realize the agricultural research that has helped develop and improve many common products. 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, …

Agriculture Discussed During Immigration Debate

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

As the Senate continues to debate S.744, the immigration reform bill, yesterday evening Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss was on the Senate floor talking about several ag-related amendments that he is not being allowed to offer. Here are some of his comments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Livestock and Poultry Groups Urge Congress to Repeal the RFS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 27, 2013 – Following an announcement by Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) that they have introduced the bipartisan Renewable Fuels Standard Repeal Act, (S. 1195) the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), National Chicken Council (NCC) and the National Turkey Federation (NTF) urge Congress to repeal …

CRP Everywhere

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The new CRP sign-up starts this year. Everett Griner explains. 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

Commodity Carnival

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

4-H and CME Group have launched a new partnership for the upcoming fair season to help kids and their families understand the value of agriculture commodities. 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 …

Beef Checkoff Discussed with LMA Members

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, the Livestock Marketing Association recently held their annual convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Jimmy Maxey, Secretary-Treasurer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, attended the event to support the livestock markets. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Senate Working on Immigration

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Senate has been considering and debating various proposals to reform immigration, as Senate Bill 744 includes help for the ag industry with a stable and secure workforce. 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, …

Governor Announces Early Start to Florida Scallop Season

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced an early start to recreational scallop season beginning on Saturday, June 29th, up two days from the original starting date of July 1. The season will be open in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to 9 nautical miles) from the Pasco-Hernando county line to the west bank of the Mexico Beach …