Changes Proposed to Nutrition Facts Label

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

The Nutrition Facts label found on roughly 70-thousand products is about to undergo just its second update in 20 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Farmers Encouraged to Plant Cotton

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

There are a variety of seminars and forums taking place today and tomorrow during the 62nd annual Farm & Gin Show in Memphis. During this morning’s Ag Update seminar, Joe Nicosia of Allenberg Cotton talked with the crowd about the industry and what to expect for this year. I caught up with him afterwards and he encourages farmers to plant …

Cotton Camo Shirts at Farm and Gin Show

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

There’s a big crowd on hand for the first day of the 2014 Farm & Gin Show taking place here in Memphis, Tennessee and one of the more than 400 exhibitors is the Cotton Board. I talked with Monte Bain, their Southeast Regional Communications Manager, about the new shirts you see pictured. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Ag Calendar

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

Tyron Spearman has a look at the ag calendar which includes various meetings over the next couple of weeks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Governor Deal Endorses Flint River Drought Protection Act

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar is pleased by Governor Deal’s recent endorsement of the Flint River Drought Protection Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

The South’s Largest Indoor Farm Show Starts Today

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

The 2014 Mid-South Farm & Gin Show kicks off today at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Farmers from many states will be on hand for 62nd annual show which runs today from 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-4:30pm. The large trade show, which features more than 400 exhibitors, attracts many attendees but there are also a variety of …

New Technology

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

Farm technology is still developing. Today Everett Griner speaks of one of the newest forms available for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Global Cotton Production to Exceed Consumption for 5th Consecutive Year

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

According to USDA Ag Economist James Johnson, the world cotton outlook for 2014-15 will be much of the same and will impact the season ending price. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Looking at the International Peanut Market

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut farmers in the U.S. are being urged to think about the international market. At least that was a comment made at a recent meeting by one man, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Kudzu Bugs Being Discussed at Commodity Classic

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

The Kudzu Bug is growing concern for our soybean farmers in the southeast and was one of the hot topics discussed during Commodity Classic, being held in San Antonio this week. In the following interview, Dr. Jeremy Green with Clemson University advises growers on how to scout and manage the pest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …