Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Podcast, USDA-NRCS

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …

Weekly Livestock Market Reports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending September 4th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

USDA Adds Weight Category for LIP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

USDA has announced it will add an additional weight category to the Livestock Indemnity Program for non-adult beef cattle, dairy cattle and buffalo. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

For Safety or Profit

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Antibiotics in food animals. Good thing or not. Everett Griner tells us today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

Consumer Beef Index Shows Positive Attitudes

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

This past July a study was conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff called the Consumer Beef Index, a tool used to provide a measure of change in consumer demand for beef. To learn more go to www.MyBeefCheckoff.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Farmers Urged to Apply for Value-added Grants

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

HURON, S.D., Sept. 3, 2009 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today urged farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce. “Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA plans to award approximately $18 million in value-added grants nationwide,” Tonsager said. “We want …

What’s Cooking?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Are veggies replacing meat on the grill? If so, why? Everett Griner has this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Update to Cattle Producers Facing Water Issues

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

While the issue concerning water access for a few cattle producers in south Florida continues, Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Charles Shinn says work on this problem is underway. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

AL Cattle Sale Sees Good Interest

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Those involved with the 2009 Herd Builder Sale this past weekend in Uniontown, Alabama were pleasantly surprised with the attendance and number of inquiries leading up to the sale. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Cattlemen Doing Business as Usual

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Robert Stewart, GCA Interim Executive Vice President, wants cattlemen to know it’s business as usual as the staff is there to help producers with any issues. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …