Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

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

This is National Farmers Market Week and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says there is a lot to celebrate. 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 …

New Research Findings in Study of Marmorated Stink Bugs

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As research efforts continue in the fight against the persistent spread of the Marmorated Stink Bug, researchers have discovered a key element in better understanding the pest and its survival. 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 …

Important to Keep Estate Tax Provision in Final Tax Package

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

One thing the U.S. House of Representatives did before leaving for their August recess was extend the current tax code for another year which includes keeping the estate tax at its current level. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association associate director of legislative affairs, Kent Bacus, said it’s a step in the right direction but encourages producers to get out and talk …

AL NRCS Accepting Applications for Drought Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Weather

AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis says the Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications for funding consideration for specific practices that address wildlife habitat and drought resource concerns. 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 …

No Farm Bill and No Disaster Provisions

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

Congress has started their August recess and as Tyron Spearman reports they left town without completing the new farm Bill and with no disaster help for those experiencing drought conditions. AL: 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 …

Entertainment Shopping

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us why it is entertaining to go to farmers markets. 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

Ag in Review for the Week of July 30, 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

Livestock Disaster Bill Would be no Quick Fix for Producers

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

The U.S. House passed the livestock disaster bill but one Congressman says producers would not get instant relief from a bill extending the livestock disaster programs, as Gary Crawford has the story. 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, …

NACD Statement on Drought Assistance Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 3, 2012— The following is a statement from National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Gene Schmidt regarding the House passage of a drought assistance bill: “As our nation deals with the worst drought we’ve seen in more than 50 years, it’s critical that producers and landowners have the tools they need to continue caring for the land …

Disaster Assistance Passes House, But Focus Remains on Need for Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

House Ag leaders reluctantly supported the successful passage of the House Supplemental Agricultural Disaster Assistance bill, all the while reiterating the need for a comprehensive 5-year Farm Bill. 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 …