Farm Bill May Wait for Lame Duck Session

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

Many eyes have been on Congress the past few days waiting to see what may or may not happen with a new farm bill, and as Tyron Spearman reports this morning, it may all wait now until the lame duck session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

No Winners

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The drought stricken corn crop will cost everybody. 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, …

AL Producers Encouraged to Plan for 2013 by Signing up for NRCS Programs

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

Steve Musser, Assistant State Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind producers planning for 2013 to sign up for conservation funding by the 2013 batching date of October 19, 2012. 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 …

Sorghum an Ideal Bioenergy Candidate for the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have found sorghum to be a top candidate for biofuel production here in the southeast. 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 …

Peanut Harvest Well Underway & Georgia Extension Could See More Cuts

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

Peanut harvest is well underway as Tyron Spearman has a quick update along with information on how budget cuts may once again effect the Georgia University Extension Service. Harvest: Download Audio Extension: 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 …

First Aid Kit on the Farm

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This week’s National Farm Safety and Health Week focuses on family farms with the theme of – Agricultural Safety and Health: A Family Affair. And Extension expert J.W. Schoeder says having a first aid kit on the farm or ranch is one of the most important aspects of practicing farm safety. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Designates Floyd County in Georgia as a Primary Natural Disaster Area With Assistance to Producers in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

This just in from USDA: WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Floyd County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Georgia Producer Depends on Beef Checkoff

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

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have Christy Arnold from Wayne County, Georgia who said the dollars she contributes towards the beef checkoff do much more than she could ever do as an individual producer. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

USDA Expands Drought Assistance to 22 States

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Here’s a release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $11.8 million in additional financial and technical assistance to help crop and livestock producers in 22 states apply conservation practices that reduce the impacts of drought and improve soil health and productivity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) …

Overdue Comeback

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us how the long leaf pine is making a comeback. 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 …