AL Cattleman Receives Ag Alumni Honor

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Three men were inducted into the Auburn Agricultural Alumni Association’s Hall of Honor last week, one of those being well known cattle producer Ned Ellis of Ft. Deposit.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

CRP Projects Approved

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

USDA has approved the second round of conservation projects, and Tyron Spearman says the list includes a project in Alabama.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Mahoney Addresses Highlands Growers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney discussed several issues with Highlands County citrus growers at their recent banquet. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on the event, and catches up with Mahoney for comments to share with our listeners. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

Possible Farm Bill Deal?

Randall Weiseman General

Will there be a deal made with the farm bill? That’s a question Tyron Spearman says will need to be answered when Congress gets back to action.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Hopeful for a Farm Bill by March 15th

Randall Weiseman General

There are some who are still hopeful that we will see a new farm bill by March 15th. Tyron Spearman has the story.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

AL Looks at Compromise on DOT Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Many in Alabama agriculture have been waiting to see what happens concerning a possible exemption in truck licensing with the Department of Transporation. Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on where things stand with that very topic.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Farm Bill Funding Compromise Closer

Randall Weiseman General

The House and Senate are bargaining over funding for the farm bill – going from 6 billion over baseline – to over 12 billion to somewhere between 8 and 10 billion. A compromise may be close. Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Beginning Farmer Act

Randall Weiseman General

New legislation called the “Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act” would eliminate capital gains tax when property is sold to new farmers and cut it in half for transfers of land between farmers. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag Exports Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Agricultural products totaled nearly 90 billion dollars in 2007 – up 27 percent from 2006, and Alabama agricultural commissioner Ron Sparks has been doing his part to keep those exports growing. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Farm Bureau Members Visit Capitol

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Some 500 Georgia Farm Bureau members visited the state capitol last week with their president Zippy Duvall, who says that water issues continue to be front and center for agriculture and everyone else in the state. Report (1:00 mp3 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …