Congress Being Urged to Pass Permanent Estate Tax Relief

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

Many in agriculture are concerned about getting a farm bill passed but they are also concerend about the estate tax, or death tax as some know it. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, talks about what happens if Congress and the Administration do not act on it before the end of the year. Download Audio …

Urging House Leaders to Bring Farm Bill to Floor

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

Congress gets back to work next week and many are hoping to see action right away on a new farm bill, and Tyron Spearman reports that includes the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. 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 …

Two Problems

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

Today Everett Griner talks French. French wine and how the grape industry in hurting. 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Dust Bowl Documentary has Personal Connection for Some

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, USDA-NRCS

The worst man-made ecological disaster in American history will be chronicled this weekend when PBS airs a documentary on the Dust Bowl. A tragic time that Dr. Carol Knight with the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts says she has a family connection to. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Batty for Bats

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

The southeast is home for many bats during the winter. 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026

Alabama Cattlemen to Update Mooseum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

A lot of school children get a chance to tour the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s “MOOseum” each year, but Dr. Billy Powell said some parts of it are showing their age so it’s time for an update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Citrus Greening

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

Everett Griner tells us how Congress has stepped in to halt this disease. 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

2012 Ag Exports High, but Still Short of Expectations

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

According to USDA economist Steve MacDonald, the final U.S. agricultural trade report revealed a solid export year, even though it did fall short of expectations. 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 …

Good Times for FFA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

FFA executive director Rob Cooper says he is excited about the growth and direction of the organization. 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 Enhancement Board Supports …

NCBA President-Elect Pleased with Transportation Bill

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

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-elect Scott George is pleased with the recent news about the transportation bill, but said it’s information that is not well known, so he wants farmers and ranchers to be aware of it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …