University of Florida/IFAS Documents Economic Impact of Agriculture

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

The new University of Florida/IFAS economic impact report for agriculture is out, as UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, explains what this involves. 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 …

Good Peanut Export Numbers

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Latest figures from the Foreign Ag Service indicate good peanut exports for the U.S. last year. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. 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 …

Alabama FFA Working to Increase Membership

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

It was announced this week that the National FFA Organization has set record for membership at 629,367 students. And according to Jacob Davis, State FFA Advisor for Alabama, they are also working to increase membership in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

National FFA Organization Membership Sets Record of 629,367 Students

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Sept. 28, 2015/National FFA Organization) – With global needs to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population growth, the industry of agriculture needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability. The National FFA Organization is answering this need, as the record growth of the organization demonstrates. Today, FFA membership stands at …

Livestock Price Reporting and Grain Standards Act Heads to President

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

Both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council are glad the Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting and Grain Standards Act has been sent to the president for his signature after the House passed the Senate version. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Feral Swine Study Moves to Analysis Phase

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

The National Agriculture Statistics Service said Friday the first ever Feral Swine Study now moves into the analysis phase after the data collection period was recently completed. 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 …

House Passes H.R. 2051, the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the House Committee on Agriculture: Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2051, a bill to reauthorize the Mandatory Price Reporting Act, the United States Grain Standards Act, and the National Forest Foundation Act. Legislative language to reauthorize each of these was introduced, reported by the House Agriculture Committee, …

Peanut Tour Learns about Probiotic Peanut Butter

Josh McGill General, Georgia, Peanuts

During the “Peanut Hot Topics” night of the 2015 Georgia Peanut Tour, Dr. Dick Phillips spoke about the fate of probiotics in peanut butter. Dr. Phillips is a professor emeritus with the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia Griffin campus. We spoke with him about how the idea for probiotic peanut butter came about. Download …

Peanut Company Purchase

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

A recent purchase of a peanut company purchase will affect growers in the Western growing areas of the peanut belt. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …

Georgia Grown Moment

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, we highlight Georgia Grown members The Rock Ranch as Communications Director Jennifer Symmes explains how Georgia Grown is being incorporated in their Fall Family Fun Days. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …