NCBA Opposes Federal Mandate on Animal Agriculture

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 13, 2012) – Tom Talbot, chairman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Cattle Health and Well-Being Committee, said despite challenges cattlemen and women face, raising healthy cattle is and always has been a top priority. Talbot, who is a veterinarian and California cattle rancher, is appalled that animal care could be taken out of the hands …

Peanut Price Update

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

Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest prices for peanuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Another New Crop

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

Everett Griner tells us of a crop being planted and grown by producers in the southeast, believe it or not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

For the Love and Hate of Cilantro

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

New research is trying to determine who loves and who hates cilantro, and why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Training Sysco Employees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley has information about a checkoff funded beef training program they will conduct this week with Sysco employees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

Farm Bill Progress Hurt by Food Stamp Fight

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

A food stamp fight is actually brewing in the Senate between those opposed to cuts and those who argue the farm bill spends too much on food stamps. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

U.S. Fruit and Veggie Exports Trailing Imports

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

The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture trade forecast projects fresh fruit and vegetable exports at $6.9 billion dollars compared to fruit and veggie imports at 13.6 billion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Second Half of 2012 Could See Development of El Nino Pattern

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

According to the National Weather Service there’s a 50 percent chance that El Niño conditions will develop during the second half of 2012, bringing with it more rain than usual for the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

NASS Surveys Continue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is currently contacting farmers and ranchers across the country to gather information for some of its most important surveys of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Water Quality Initiative Funds Available in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds landowners in four watersheds about available funding designed to improve water quality but the signup for these dollars ends this Friday, June 15th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …