Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 7th 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 Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Work Continues on 2009 Crop Loss Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Work to develop and pass disaster assistance legislation for the 2009 crop losses has taken a number of turns over the last several months and Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says it is now expected to be developed through some type of administrative avenue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Creating Happier, Healthier Pollinators with Bee Pastures

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

Agricultural Research Service scientists are continuing their quest for happier, healthier pollinators with the creation of bee pastures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Senate Approves Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill

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

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act passed unanimously in the Senate with some provisions that should make specialty crop growers happy. As it includes a six-cent reimbursement per school lunch tied to serving healthier meals with more fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

More Broadband Projects for Rural Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The USDA has announced new broadband investments to further the goal of bringing more households, businesses and institutions in line with 21st century technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

America’s Great Outdoors Get Attention from Ag Secretary & Others

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., August 6, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined senior officials from the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to host a listening session under President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative. The public shared their ideas on natural resource management strategies for the Empire State communities. These strategies may serve as a foundation …

Peanut Fields Needing Rain

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

Many peanut acres across the southeast are being affected by this hot and dry spell, as while some areas have been fortunate to receive spotty rains, Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association said overall we really need a good general rain. And no matter where your fields are located, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia reminds …

ANCW Finalize Plans for Ambassador Contest

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

The American National Cattlewomen recently met as their president, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, said they were able to finalize plans for the upcoming beef ambassador competition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Cheese Please

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Cheese popularity is booming and Everett Griner tells us how he knows. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

A GCC Update on the Cotton Condition

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Weather

As farmers continue to suffer through this dry, hot stretch, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, gives an update on what effect the weather has had on the cotton crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …