AL Ag Department Working Through Budget Woes

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

Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian admits that due to budget issues the department has had a rough go of it lately, but he adds that serving the producers has continued to remain as their top priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

FL Congressmen Meet with FFB Members in Washington DC

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Today will wrap up Florida Farm Bureau’s annual Field to the Hill event which allowed approximately 75 FFB members the opportunity to visit with their congressional delegation regarding important issues. The following report is an interview with Congressman Steve Southerland about how he is eager to learn more about the Ag industry in order to better represent it on the …

Research Continues to Help Peanut Industry

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

While the recently announced budget cuts will truly be felt at the National Peanut Research Lab in Dawson, Georgia their research leader Dr. Marshall Lamb said their efforts continue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Florida Farm Bureau’s Pat Cockrell to Retire

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Here is news sent out by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation about some personnel changes taking place in their organization… Pat Cockrell retires after 36 years In June 1975, William Patrick Cockrell began his employment with Florida Farm Bureau. Thirty-six years later, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Ag Groups Want FTA Passage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Soybeans

In recognition of World Trade Month, six agricultural groups took part in a news conference yesterday on Capitol Hill urging the Obama administration to send pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress immediately. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

King Cotton

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

Why is there going to be a bigger cotton crop this year? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Work Officially Started on 2012 Ag Spending Plan

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

A House Appropriations Subcommittee has started mark up on a 17.2-billion dollar 2012 ag spending bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Growers Reminded about Signup Deadlines

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

Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder of an important enrollment date coming up in just one week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Massive Cuts to Agriculture Would Kill Programs That Benefit All Americans

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

Washington, DC (May 24, 2011) – The Agriculture Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations is proposing to slash over a billion dollars from Farm Bill conservation and renewable energy programs. These cuts will undermine rural economies, wildlife, and investments in America’s energy future. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Drought Creating a Challenging Start for GA Cotton Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

Due to the persistent drought, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says cotton farmers are currently running about 5 percent behind the five year planting average. But that isn’t the only challenge the weather is creating for growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …