Catfish Industry Poised for a Comeback

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops

The woes of the catfish industry have been well documented, but Dr. John Jensen, professor emeritus at Auburn University, says he believes there is still great opportunity for the industry. 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 …

New Smaller Portioned Beef Cuts Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia

Shoppers who previously looked elsewhere for nutritious, high-quality, size-appropriate proteins now have a beef option that boast smaller portions giving consumers the sizes and nutritional profiles they seek. 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 …

That’s Corny

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

Corn is likely the world’s oldest crop. Everett Griner tells us some facts about corn today. 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 …

Poultry Industry Reiterates Concerns Expressed in NAS Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Washington, D.C. – December 1, 2011 – The National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association reiterated numerous concerns that were expressed in a report released yesterday by the National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council titled, “The Potential Consequences of Public Release of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Establishment-Specific Data.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Farm Bill Hearing to Resume

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

Farm Bill hearings are set to resume at the end of January or the beginning of February. 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 …

Ag Exports Down – Imports Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the latest ag export forecasts for this fiscal year show a decline from 2011. 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 …

Get an Early Start on Weed Control with Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Plus

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

As our cotton farmers turn their attention to the planning of their 2012 crop, Monsanto’s Chris Reat says that the Roundup Ready Plus Solutions Platform now allows for earlier applications, so they can get a head-start on weed control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Animal Disease Traceability Comment Period Soon to End

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

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds livestock producers they have until December 9th to make comments on USDA’s proposed rule for animal disease traceability. Download Audio To make a comment go to http://www.regulations.gov/. 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 …

Feeding Our Troops in the Field

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Feeding our military in combat areas is a very important task and the following two reports have the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s Richard Boyd with more details on the effort. Download Audio 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 …

More Budget Discussions Coming & No Peanut Contracts Yet for 2012

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

Looks like more discussions will be taking place concerning the budget situation in our nation’s capitol as Tyron Spearman has the latest information on that along with a look at where peanut contracts stand at this time. Budget: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …