Agriculture Creates a Strong Base for the Strikeforce in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Agriculture for Tuskegee University, Dr. Walter Hill, says he believes that the recently announced StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama will be successful, thanks to the organization of all the partners involved as well as the fact that it has agriculture as a strong base. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

While there is still a little time left for state lawmakers to meet during the 2013 Alabama Legislative session, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said so far it’s been a positive session for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Groups Call for Conservation Compliance Compromise

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

WASHINGTON, D.C.–May 6, 2013–The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and a group of major agricultural, environmental and conservation groups have joined together in support of a non-partisan agreement to provide a common-sense farm and natural resource safety net through relinking crop insurance premium assistance to conservation compliance. The recommendations were submitted Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Budget Cuts

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

Everett Griner explains how the U.S.D.A. reports will be hard hit on this new round of budget cuts. 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 …

Warning: Mushrooms Ahead

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

Owners of canines and grazing animals should keep an eye out for poisonous mushrooms as summer approaches. 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, …

Alabama Specialty Crop Block Grants Due May 10

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Hassey Brooks with the Alabama Department of Agriculture reminds the specialty crop sector about the May 10, 2013, deadline to submit Specialty Crop Block Grants. 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 …

Strikeforce in Alabama will Involve Partners at All Levels

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

New efforts have been announced to bring the StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity to Alabama, and Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says that the initiative will require working with partners at all levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Long Ditch

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

The keystone pipeline is a disaster for farmers. Everett Griner explains why. 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

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 3rd, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

Farm Bill Markup News and Argentina Peanut Crop Update

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

The farm bill is back in the news again as markups are being discussed. Tyron Spearman has the latest along with an update on the Argentina peanut crop. Farm Bill: Download Audio Argentina: 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 …