Labor Issues Still Top of Mind in Georgia

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

We told you a few weeks ago that Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black joined other ag leaders in Washington, D.C. to discuss labor issues. He told me this week that this is something that really affected Georgia specialty crop farmers again this season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Butterweed Is a Threat to Livestock

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Sheep-Goats

A yellow flower called Butterweed is popping up in hay and wheat fields across a good chunk of the country and it’s poisonous to livestock. A DTN report says the winter annual often pops up in no-till corn and soybean fields. It’s native to the U.S. and is found from Texas east into Alabama and Florida, and up the east …

Georgia Cattlemen to Hold Summer Conference Next Month

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will once again hold their summer conference, with this years’ event taking place July 28-30 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. GCA Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, invites producers from across the state to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

NASS Working with NRCS on Conservation Effects Assessment Project

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) to quantify the environmental effects of conservation practices and programs and develop the science base for managing the agricultural landscape for environmental quality. Jay Johnson, director of the Eastern field offices for NASS, says it’s called the Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP). Download Audio Sponsored …

Summit for Young Farmers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about a recent summit for young farmers in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Quiviut

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

It can cost several hundred dollars to wear, but it could be just what one state needs to jump-start its Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about Quiviut (kiv-ee-utt), a fiber that said to be softer than cashmere and warmer than wool and won’t make you itch and scratch. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Rule

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

There are various regulatory issues that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others in the ag industry, continue to deal with. And according to Scott Yager, NCBA Environmental Counsel, one of those is the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Signup for Cotton Producers Starts June 20

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

It was announced Monday that the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide cost-share assistance payments to cotton producers through the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program. And FSA Administrator, Val Dolcini, says eligible producers can receive a one-time cost share payment based on their 2015 cotton acres reported to FSA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

New Way to Save on Food

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about a store offering a new way to save in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Building a Medicinal Garden

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Cathy Isom tells you how to have a garden full of First Aid right from your very own home. Think of it as your very own medicinal garden. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …