Oil Dependence

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

Everett Griner talks directly to the politicians. “Don’t tell me what…tell me how!” 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 …

Vilsack Defends Office and Facility Closings

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently defended the closing of several USDA research facilities and hundreds of county offices across the country. 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 …

Georgia Producer Learns More about Beef Checkoff

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, Gerald Long from Bainbridge, Georgia took part in a recent orientation event for those who are new in serving on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and said it was great experience. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Applications Being Accepted for NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting applications for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative and USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Harris Sherman says Alabama and Florida will be focusing on the gopher tortoise. Download Audio The batching deadline for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative is April 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Feral Hogs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Wild hog destruction is still growing. States are still baffled about controlling the wild hogs. Everett Griner gives us the latest. 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 …

Hamming it up for Easter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork

Pamela Johnson, director of consumer communications for the Pork Checkoff, wants to be sure that consumers know that any questions they may have about their Easter ham can be answered by calling their hotline or visiting them online. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

USDA Research Could Lead to Reduced Insecticide Use

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

USDA is currently working on distinguishing aphids that spread plant viruses from those that do 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 Proactive In Research Efforts …

New ACA President Looks Forward to Upcoming Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama took over this past weekend as the new president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Associoation and she looks forward to meeting as many cattle producers across the state as possible. 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 …

Planting Progress Ahead of Average Pace

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the unseasonable warm weather has planting ahead of the average pace. 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 …

Consumers Not Willing to Pay More for Sustainability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

According to a recent Cotton Incorporated survey consumers are not really willing to pay more for sustainable materials in their apparel purchases. 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 …