New NASS Statistics Director

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

 A new statistics division director at USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has been named, as the agency prepares for one of their biggest surveys, the 2007 Census of Agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3)  To learn more log on to www.agcensus.usda.gov USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

USDA RMA Partners With SE F&V Conference

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable conference coming up next month in Savannah Georgia is being held in partnership with USDA’s Risk Management Agency. Find out more at www.gfvga.org. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Pecan Production Increases

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia

You may have heard how well the pecan crop is doing this season, and that was reflected in this morning’s report issued by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service. Tyron Spearman has a look at those numbers.  Report (1:05 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

Cotton Crop Forecast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their December 1 forecast for the U.S. cotton crop this morning, and according to Shiela Corley with the NASS office in Washington D.C., overall numbers were up again this month.  Report (2:45 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

FSA Office Consolidations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Georgia

Even though the Farm Bill under consideration in the Senate would limit office closures, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is moving ahead with office consolidations based on plans submitted by each state. Report (1:00 mp3) AL Report (1:00 mp3) GA Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

GCA Cautions About Nitrate Poison

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

Another concern for cattlemen feeding hay this winter is the danger of nitrate poisoning. The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association reminds producers to be cautious about this problem which some have already experienced.  Report (:30 mp3) To learn more about nitrate poisoning, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

GA Beef Makes a Great Gift

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

If you are still searching for great gift ideas for Christmas this year, Julie Watson with the Georgia Beef Board wants to remind producers and consumers alike about their beef certificates.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

GA Appoints Carter Black as New State Veterinarian

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Effective December 15th, Dr. Carter Black will officially take over as the State Veterinarian in Georgia filling the vacancy of Dr. Lee Myers.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Growers Waiting on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

As the cotton season wraps up, growers are waiting to see if there will be a new farm bill before making decisions for next season. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida …

ABAC Students Preparing for Real World

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Some students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia will soon be taking part in new four-year programs that will help prepare them for real world situations.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …