AL NRCS Involved in National GLCI Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Eddie Jolley, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, was one of the many who attended the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference this week. And he said there were a number of people there to see what others are doing and whether those practices can be applied on their own operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Worst Case Scenario for USDA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

No doubt the ag sector is concerned and watching closely as Congress races against the clock to craft an agreeable Farm Bill and fiscal cliff package. And Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says automatic budget sequestration would be the worst possible scenario for USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Forage Specialist attends Grazing Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Dennis Hancock, State Forage Extension Specialist with the University of Georgia, talks about how drought conditions in the midwest this year is offering marketing opportunities for southeast producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

Ag Exports Up and Imports Down for First Month of 2013 Fiscal Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The first month of the new fiscal year had agricultural exports hitting a record high. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Beef Checkoff Helps to Increase Consumer Demand

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, Dale Williamson from Wilcox County, Alabama is a true believer in the checkoff and hopes cattle producers realize why their support is needed. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

National Grazing Lands Conference Wraps Up Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Today is the last day for the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference in Orlando, Florida, as one of yesterday’s speakers was Dr. Fred Provenza from Utah State University, well-known for his work with animal behavior and management. He is also conducting a special session this afternoon and we talked about his work and how it all benefits both livestock and …

Man Made Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This is not a surprise. The migrant worker program is still lacking. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida College Students to Promote Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

At last week’s Florida Beef Council meeting, it was approved to support efforts of college students with a new campaign that Ashley Hughes said will allow them to promote beef and combat the efforts of some who try to encourage people to stop eating meat on Monday’s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Georgia Youth Enjoys Telling the Beef Story

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Gibson Priest from Cartersville, Georgia, this year’s beef ambassador in Georgia, told me he really enjoys telling people about the beef story, especially his piers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

Temple Grandin Speaks at National Grazing Lands Conference

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

Another one of the guest speakers during the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference, which continues today in Orlando, Florida, was Temple Grandin who is well-known for her designs of livestock handling facilities. She and I talked about her work with livestock and the information she presents to producers about how to work with their animals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …