Differing Opinions on Waiving RFS Mandate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Due to worsening drought conditions and expected much lower corn yields, a group of meat and poultry organizations have asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive the federal mandate for the production of corn ethanol. Of course there are two sides to this request as we first hear from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander and then in …

SE Regional NACD Meeting Presented Sharing Opportunity for AL NRCS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The annual meeting of the Southeast Region of the National Association of Conservation Districts was held earlier this week and Dr. Bill Puckett, State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in AL, says it allowed agriculture and conservation leaders from ten states to gather together to share ideas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Another Bug

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

Kudzu bug is a growing problem. Everett Griner tells us why. 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, …

Farm Bill Extension Expected this Week

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

Tyron Spearman has the latest on discussions concerning action on a new farm bill in our nation’s capitol. 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 …

Register Today for Next Alabama Grazing Clinic

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Another of the 2012 Alabama Grazing Management Clinics will take place August 8th as Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama said it will be held at the Pike Road Volunteer Fire Department in Pike Road, Alabama but you need to register by this Wednesday. Download Audio To register by this Wednesday, August 1st go to the …

Laser Light Labeling Making its Mark on Citrus

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

After years of testing, permanent laser light labeling of citrus has been given federal approval. USDA’s Rod Bain reports with Dr. Ed Exteberria of the University of Florida CREC. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Rising Beef Prices

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

Everett Griner gives us some insight to where beef prices are heading. 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 …

The Forest As a Source for More Jobs Energy and Opportunities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Specialty Crops

The National Forests already generate many jobs and economic activity for the surrounding communities, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says they our forests could just be scratching the surface of what they can contribute. 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 …

Senate Ag Chair Questioning House Farm Bill Approach

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

The Houses plans to vote on legislation that would extend the current farm bill and provide a package of disaster aid for livestock producers. But Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says she doesn’t understand why the House won’t take up the bill passed by the House Ag Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Coalition Urges Waiver Of RFS Because Of Drought

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2012 – As drought conditions become the worst in 50 years and corn yields are expected to drop significantly, a coalition of meat and poultry organizations today asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive the federal mandate for the production of corn ethanol.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …