Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 21, 2014

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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 ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Peanut Groups Support Farm Bill and Large Supply of Peanuts

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There are a few peanut organizations who sent a letter showing their support for the new farm bill. Tyron Spearman has that story along with numbers indicating there are still a lot of peanuts available. Support: Download Audio Supply: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Some Ag Bills Met Their Fate in Week 10 of Alabama’s Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cotton, Forestry, General

Week ten of Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session was the end of the line for a couple of ag related bills this session. Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Web Tool Successfully Measures Farms’ Water Footprint

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A new web-based tool designed to measure the so-called “water footprint” of a farm has worked well during its trial run to calculate water consumption at farms in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Texas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Promoting Peanuts at Various Events

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One event took place earlier this week, with another coming up this weekend designed to promote peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Georgia Peanut Commission Pleased with Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

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Earlier this week, the Georgia Peanut Commission held their annual Peanut butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol. Director of Communications Joy Crosby says the event not only allowed them the opportunity to promote peanuts to state lawmakers, but they were also able to make a big difference in the community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Farm Bill Education Meetings in Alabama Next Week

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The National Cotton Council continues to hold educational meetings across the cotton belt to provide its members with a greater understanding of The Agricultural Act of 2014. And four of those meetings will take place next week in Alabama, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Along with the four meetings next week in Alabama, there are still two …

World Water Day

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As the world prepares to celebrate World Water Day, this Saturday, March 22, there is no denying that water and agriculture are interlinked and interdependent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Agritourism Association Working on Directional Signage

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One of the focuses of the newly formed Florida Agritourism Association this legislative session is the development of directional signage to guide potential visitors to agritourism operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Florida Sweet Corn Featured in Expanded Television Campaign

Randall Weiseman Corn, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As a part of Fresh from Florida’s “recipes” TV campaign, Sunshine Sweet-branded corn and other Florida produce will be featured in commercials to air in the Midwestern and Eastern markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …