Alabama has Good Showing at Cattle Industry Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

At last week’s Cattle Industry Convention held in Tampa, Florida, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association had a good showing of people. And their Executive Vice President, Dr. Billy Powell, said it’s important for Alabama to have these people involved in the various national committees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Forecasted Net Cash Income Down, Net Farm Income Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

USDA’s Economic Research Service has released their farm income forecast for 2013 and chief economist Joe Glauber gives us both the good and bad news. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Russia Bans U.S. Meat Products

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

U.S. agricultural officials are reacting to Russia’s suspension of meat imports from the U.S. as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

2013 Farm Bill

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

Well, last minute action by our Congress saved farmers for the 2013 crop season. Everett Griner looks at what is ahead for the new Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

No Pest for Valentine’s Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

With a good portion of Valentine’s Day flowers coming from other countries, it is important to make sure invasive pest are not coming along for the ride. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk on Russia’s Suspension of U.S. Meat Exports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 – United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk today issued the following statement in response to Russia’s suspension of U.S. meat imports: Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

China’s Big Cotton Purchases Puzzling Analysts

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

USDA’s Gary Crawford talks to chief economist Joe Glauber about why China is buying up so much cotton from the world market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Beef Ambassador Enjoying Experience

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

The 2013 National Beef Ambassador team was in Tampa, Florida last week for the Cattle Industry Convention, as Chandler Mulvaney from Opelika, Alabama told me being a part of the team has been an amazing experience thus far and he looks forward to the rest of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Florida Cattle Ranch To Be Featured on National TV Show

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEBRING, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2013) – Sebring’s award-winning Rafter T Ranch will be featured on the Daytime TV Show on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The ranch is featured as part of the “Daytime Goes Country” show highlighting the beef cattle industry and the cowboy way of life. “Daytime” is a nationally syndicated variety show that airs in approximately …

NCC Survey Suggests Significant Decrease in 2013 Cotton Acreage

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

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.01 million acres of cotton this spring, down 26.8 percent from 2012, according to the National Cotton Council’s 30th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …