Heirloom Watermelons

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers and chefs are setting their sights on heirloom watermelons that have more flavor than the varieties typically purchased in grocery stores. 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, …

Two Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner lets us know how migrant labor laws are crippling agriculture. 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 …

Alabama Agribusiness Council Honors Rep. Martha Roby with Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock

Prattville, AL, August 22, 2012- Members of the Alabama Agribusiness Council Board of Directors spent the morning with Rep. Martha Roby discussing various issues relating to Alabama agriculture. Board Members were given the opportunity to engage in an open discussion with Roby while representing different sectors of agriculture. Roby updated Board Members on the Farm Bill and her expectations for …

Utilizing the Food Bank Concept as a Global Food Security Tool

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Food banks are a familiar concept here our country, and according to Jeffrey Klein of the Global FoodBanking Network, that same concept is now being implemented globally. 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 …

Farm Bill Now Coalition Urges Americans to Push for New Farm Bill

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

The newly formed Farm Bill Now Coalition, comprised of 39-ag organizations, is raising awareness for the need of a new, comprehensive, five-year 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 Received By …

Farm Progress

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

Farm production continues to grow year by year. 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, …

New School Year Brings New School Meal Standards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Schools are now required to meet new government guidelines for nutrition under USDA’s School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. 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 …

University of AL Working with AL NASS on Crop Yield Study

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

As more Alabama growers consider irrigation for their crop needs, Dr. Dick McNider with the University of Alabama and Bill Weaver with the National Ag Statistics Service, explain a new study designed to help project irrigated crop yields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Beef Checkoff Feeds Military Members

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

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Ned Waters from Polk County, Florida talks about serving beef to service members through the Wounded Warrior program and how proud he was to have the beef checkoff involved in this effort. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. …

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Help for Livestock Producers with Changes to Emergency Loans, Crop Insurance

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made a series of announcements that continue to underscore the Obama Administration’s ongoing work to help farmers, ranchers and businesses impacted by the most severe drought in 50 years. The Secretary said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …