NFREC Holds Beef/Forage Field Day

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

The University of Florida held a Beef/Forage Day today at the North Florida Research and Education Center just North of Marianna. Farmers from across the area were on hand to hear some of the latest information concerning beef production and forage. I talked with Doug Mayo, director of the Jackson County Extension office, about the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

Genetically Modified Food Labels Coming to a Well Known Retailer

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

Whole Foods Market has become the first retailer in the U.S. to require labeling of all genetically modified foods sold in its stores. 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 …

Adding Eggs in Your Diet

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

It seems more consumers are adding eggs back into their diet, and the following report has few tips on how to keep the protein but skip the cholesterol. 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, …

NASS to Suspend Several USDA Statistical Reports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Starting in April, Joe Prusacki, director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service, says they will suspend USDA data collection and reports on a number of 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 …

Commodity Groups Still Talking Farm Bill

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

The farm bill is still high priority for many in agriculture. And today, Tyron Spearman looks at the latest of what some commodity groups would like to see. 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, …

Colony Collapse Disorder Not the Only Concern for Honeybee Industry

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

A lot has been said about Colony Collapse Disorder and the potential impacts it could have on the honeybee industry and the ag sector as a whole. But David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry says CCD is not the only issue concerning the industry. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the …

Waterway Improvements

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The waterways of the U.S. are in danger. Everett Griner tells us who we might learn from in improving them. 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 …

BQA Helps Build Consumer Trust

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

In our “BQA Quality Report” this week brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we have Bo Reagan, Senior Vice President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who said in building trust with our consumers we need to get more cattle producers BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org …

Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative Very Successful in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative has only been in existence for a short time, but Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says it’s been very successful. 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 …

Meat Inspector Furloughs Still Raising Questions

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

Those in the livestock industry, along with many others, are concerned that meat inspectors will be furloughed due to the current budget war. And Collin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said there’s an underlying sense the Administration doesn’t want to be more flexible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …