Beef Checkoff Sets FY2013 Plan of Work

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

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will invest about $40.3 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications in Fiscal Year 2013. That is if recommendations by the Beef Promotion Operating Committee are approved by USDA, following review by the full Beef Board. For more information visit www.MyBeefCheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Global Warming

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

Believe, or not believe. Everett Griner talks about it today. 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

Recall of Peanut Products & Farm Bill to be Discussed in November

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

There has been a recall of peanut products from one company as Tyron Spearman has those details along with an update of when we might finally see some action on the new farm bill. Recall: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Rains Slow Down Cotton and Peanut Progress

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

According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, rain has slowed down field work for our cotton and peanut crops. 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 …

Cork or Screw

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Researchers are planning on using science to answer the long debated question of whether a cork or screw cap is the best closure for wine bottles. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Board to Meet This Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The fall meeting of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors will take place this Thursday as Dr. Billy Powell said there will be various topics for their producers to discuss. 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 …

National Pork Board Responds to HSUS Lawsuit

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

Here’s a release from the National Pork Board: The lawsuit filed Monday by the Humane Society of the United States against the U.S. secretary of agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the purchase by the National Pork Board of “The Other White Meat” registered trademark challenges the legitimate purchase of a valuable business asset, National Pork Board Chief …

Farm Terrorism

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Agriculture is not immune to terrorism. Everett Griner explains. 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

Nutritious Packed Lunches

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

With all of the attention lately on school lunches, Extension food and nutrition expert Sandy Proctor gives us some tips on how to ensure children who pack a lunch are getting the same needed nutrients. 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 …

AL NRCS Regional Forest Field Days

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama encourages producers to attend the upcoming Forestry Field Days, the first of which will be held October 4 at the Hackneyville Community Center. Registration is required by September 27, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …