Ag Groups Encouraging Senate to Adopt Murkowski Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

Nearly 50 agricultural groups have sent a letter to Senate members urging them to adopt Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s resolution that would prevent the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Upcoming Listening Sessions on the Specialty Crop Research Needs

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

USDA has scheduled two listening sessions in order for the specialty crop committee to hear comments regarding the research needs of the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

SNAP Program Signage and Locator Unveiled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA has unveiled the “We Welcome SNAP” sign which will be displayed by stores accepting SNAP benefits, as well as new online tool to help recipients find a SNAP-authorized store near their home or workplace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

GA Beef a Safe Wholesome Product

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

One producer who serves on the Georgia Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia said it’s important to continue not only research efforts but also promotional efforts to educate consumers about how safe and healthy beef is for their family. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Dealing with Rising Beef Prices

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

Beef prices have been increasing and one reason why is supplies are tight right now. Download Audio For information on efforts being funded with your beef checkoff investment, visit www.MyBeefCheckoff.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Growing Big’uns!

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

Worlds Largest competition is underway. Want to know how to grow the biggest? Everett Griner gives us some tips from the pros. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Debate on Fruit and Veggie Subsidies

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

As lawmakers are hearing ideas on how to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for schools and for low income Americans, a debate has arisen on whether or not the specialty crops should be subsidized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

2008 Farm Bill has GA NRCS Focusing on Forest Lands

Randall Weiseman Forestry, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

Georgia State Conservationist, James Tillman, has been out touring the state recently to get a closer look at some of the conservation initiatives that have been implemented through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. And he notes that thanks to the 2008 Farm Bill, many of those programs are assisting with forest lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

A New Answer to Waterhyacinth Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The days of the Waterhyacinth may be numbered as researchers have released a new insect that will help control the invasive weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Waiting on Animal ID Program

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

A series of public meetings are underway across the country to get feedback on the new flexible coordinated network for animal disease traceability, because as most in livestock production know, USDA has scrapped the national animal identification system. In the following reports we talk with Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian, Stephen Monroe with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division …