Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 19th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

Don’t Over-Plant Peanuts This Year

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

Despite where peanut contract prices may be Marshall Lamb, Research leader at the National Peanut Lab, says growers should not increase peanut acres much at all this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Less Cattle Doesn’t Mean Small Beef Supplies

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

USDA Livestock Economist Shayle Shagam explains why the nation’s smallest cattle herd since 1959 does not mean a shortage of beef for consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL NRCS Organic Initiatives Reminder

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Just a quick reminder that the 2010 funding deadline for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Organics Initiative is coming up on March 12, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Mechanically Harvesting Citrus Discussed By Experts

Dan Citrus, Florida

Many believe mechanical harvesting must be broadly adopted in Florida for citrus growers to be competitive and survive. In this series, a grower and researchers discuss many mechanical harvesting issues, ranging from impediments to its adoption to the promise it holds. In the first report, multi-county citrus extension agent Mongi Zekri and Duda grove manager Mark Colbert say most mechanical …

USDA and FDA Continuing Cooperative Food Safety Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration are continuing to work together to enhance the safety and quality of fresh produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Lacy Morrone-Cramer Wins the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

OCALA, FL (February 19, 2010)–The winner of Thursday’s $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, was HITS veteran Lacy Morrone-Cramer on Ulysses Van De Krekebeke. “He’s [Ulysses Van De Krekebeke] right at home,” said an excited Morrone-Cramer of Pittstown, New Jersey, standing next to her husband and trainer Adam Cramer, who also competed in the class. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Chill Hours

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Peach and apple growers are optimistic. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026

Decision About Review of Key Pesticide Ruling Expected Next Week

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

More water issues are on the forefront as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce next week whether it will review a lower court ruling imposing Clean Water Act permitting requirements on the application of pesticides on, over or near water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Proposes Changes in Crop Insurance Program

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

The USDA has proposed changes in the Crop Insurance Program that will improve producer access to crop insurance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …