Senate Approves Mandatory Price Reporting

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

The Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting Act is set to expire on September 30th, but last week the U.S. Senate reauthorized the act for five years but it now needs approval from the U.S. House of Representatives before it expires next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Discussing Farm/Disaster Bills & Peanut Shellers/Buying Points to Meet

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

In our nation’s capitol, discussions about the upcoming Farm Bill and Disaster Bill continue, as Tyron Spearman has the latest on both of those along with information about a meeting taking place this week involving certain aspects of the peanut industry. Bills: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Trade Talks

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

U.S. officials are still trying new tactics. What are they? Everett Griner fills us in. 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 Supports Beef Education …

Ag in Review for the Week of August 2, 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, 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 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 …

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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

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 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 …

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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

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 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 …

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 …