Ag in Review for the Week of March 18, 2013

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

New Bonding Requirements for Some Georgia Commodities

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With only a few days left in Georgia’s Legislative Session, Bryan Tolar explains how a newly passed bill will make Georgia a better place to do business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Alabama Economic Recruitment Campaign to Feature Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Well a new “Made in Alabama” re-branding campaign for the State Department of Commerce will focus on forestry and agriculture. The new economic recruitment campaign is designed to enhance the state’s image for job recruitment and includes a new website, MadeInAlabama.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

The Impacts of USDA Budget Cuts and the Efforts to Ease Them

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans

There has been quite a bit of action at the Capitol this week regarding funding concerns and how to address them, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how sequester cuts will have an impact on the agricultural industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Cotton Commission Pleased with Referendum Vote

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says they are pleased with the growers approval of their research, promotion and education efforts, as shown through their strong referendum vote. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …

Better Prepared

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

It is a lot different today than it was in the ‘good old days”. Everett Griner tells you why a start in farming is much harder today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Will be a Little Different for 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Sunbelt Ag Expo Farm Manager Michael Chafin says their field day, set for July 11, will have a little different format for 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Cotton Incorporated & SeedMatrix Bring Information to Producers

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

Cotton Incorporated has announced that they along with SeedMatrix, in partnership with the Co-operative Extension Cotton Specialists, have launched a new Web-based data communications tool. I talked with Dr. Bob Nichols, Senior Director of Agriculture Research with Cotton Incorporated, about what this now offers cotton growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Acting NRCS Chief Working to Ensure Continuity for Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Acting Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Jason Weller say he wants to reaffirm his dedication to working with the producer though a voluntary approach for private lands conservation. Download Audio For the complete interview with Acting NRCS Chief Jason Weller click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

Georgia Cotton Commission Programs Reaffirmed with 93% Vote

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission, in business since 1965, was reaffirmed in the referendum held February 4 through March 5, 2013. A total of 3,507 ballots were mailed, with 1,020 returned, representing 29% grower participation. Of those returned, 93% voted “yes.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …