Beef Checkoff Using Social Media to Reach Consumers

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

Our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, this week we hear from Erin Smith from Reform, Alabama who talks about how the checkoff has really expanded it’s efforts to reach consumers through social media. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Preventing Bacteria from Hitching a Ride to the Cookout

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

Many will celebrate the upcoming unofficial kick-off to summer with a cookout and Tina Hanes of USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline gives us some tips on how to ensure bacteria stays uninvited. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …

Research Discovers How Various Elements Affect Young Bees

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

New research delves into how younger bees fare long-term after facing challenges associated with Colony Collapse Disorder. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

Bone Dry Again!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Had rain lately? Everett Griner tells us how 2012 is looking to be a repeat of 2011 for drought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The Alabama Legislature wrapped up their general session last week in Montgomery but Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said legislators are still in town for a special session to address re-apportionment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

House Ag Leaders Struggling to Fund Energy Title

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

House Ag leaders haven’t quite figured out yet how to fund the Energy Title of the 2012 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Planting Ahead of Normal

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

The latest figures show peanut planting is ahead of normal in most areas as Tyron Spearman breaks down the planting conditions across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Deal with the South May be Key to Farm Bill’s Future

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

In preparation of the upcoming Senate floor debate on the Farm Bill, there is word that Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow is reaching out to southern lawmakers in an effort to bridge the commodity gap. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …

A Look at Planting Progress

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Soybeans

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has quick look at the planting progress for cotton, corn and soybeans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …

How to Train Your Taste Buds

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Kevin Concannon says food education is needed to open our minds and mouths to new healthy flavors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …