Powdered Peanut Butter

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Peanuts

PB 2, made by Bell Plantation in Tifton, GA, is powdered peanut butter that turns into the creamy protein favorite when water is added, with one major difference – no fat. More about PB2 can be found on the Bell Plantation website. Report (1:00 wma) PB2 could also help in emergency food aid situations. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Dry Weather and Fires

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Wild fires are burning in Georgia and Florida and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the problem is being compounded by drought-like conditions which are also impacting water tables. GA Report (1:00 wma) FL Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

GBB Busy with Ag Days & Beef Ambassador

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Georgia Beef Board’s Julie Watson talks about the various Ag Day events they have been attending and also on how pleased they are with their new beef ambassador in the state.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

Planting Running Behind

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

Cotton planting in the southeast is running well behind schedule for this time of year according to the latest report from USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Cotton Exports Need Help

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Cotton exports are running lower this year compared to last year, and Georgia Cotton Commission executive director Richey Seaton says this is a concern. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 and Promotion …

No Partisanship in Ag

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Partisan bickering is commonplace in Congress but not when it comes to the farm bill, according to ranking Senate Agricutlure committee member Saxby Chambliss of Georgia. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

GCA President Looking to Build Membership

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The new President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Evans Hooks, is hoping producers across the state who are not currently members would seriously consider becoming a part of the association.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

GA Planning for Summer Beef Promotion

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Beef Board is busy getting ready for the annual Summer Grilling promotion, an event Clay Talton says they are looking forward too.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 and …

Drought Impact on Plantings

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The drought is having an impact on cotton plantings, according to Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Farm Broadcaster Observations from the Nation’s Capitol

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

It’s been a busy week in Washington D C for our group of Farm Broadcasters from around the nation. Once again we’re the only ones present from our region in the ‘deep southeast’. In this report, several general overview observations from the trip for ag listeners back home, based on comments and interviews with all kinds of newsmakers we’ve visited …