Earth Day – the History

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

For the last 40 years, we have celebrated Earth Day on the 22nd of April. In the first of her two part series on Earth Day, Cathy Isom gives us a little history on how Earth Day came about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

BQA Program Educates Producers

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

In this week’s “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, I asked a Southeast beef producer if he felt being certified was important. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

WOTUS Still on the Minds of Many

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

The “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule from the Environmental Protection Agency may be on hold for now in the courts, but agriculture lawmakers and leaders are not forgetting about their battle with the EPA over the pending regulation. Representative David Scott of Georgia, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, told this to farm leaders during a hearing on …

Shere Named as USDA’s Chief Veterinary Officer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Dr. Jack Shere, a long-time employee of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), was recently named USDA’s Chief Veterinary Officer leading APHIS’s Veterinary Services program. Dr. Shere joined APHIS in 1990 and has held a variety of field and leadership positions – serving as the area commander during the exotic Newcastle disease …

Cotton Producers Troubles

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about 2016 not being a good year for cotton producers in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Preventing Food Waste

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Has it been a while since you’ve opened that handy fruits and vegetable drawer in the fridge? Chances are you may be cleaning it out soon and tossing what’s left. Cathy Isom gives us some helpful hints on reducing food waste at home one habit at a time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Baseball and Peanuts

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

Peanuts and baseball have been paired together for a long time, and now that the 2016 Major League baseball season is underway, Tyron Spearman reports fans across the country are enjoying peanuts at their favorite ballpark. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Georgia Cotton Commission Research Projects Continue

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Last month, Georgia cotton producers voted to renew the marketing order for Georgia cotton by passing the referendum that funds the Georgia Cotton Commission’s efforts for another three years. The commission’s executive director, Richey Seaton, says that includes research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Subcommittee Examines Credit Conditions in Farm Country

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

The second in a series of hearings entitled Focus on the Farm Economy, where each subcommittee examines the growing pressure in rural America, took place today in Washington D.C. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

Atlanta Burger Week Runs Through Saturday

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Georgia, Livestock

In our weekly Georgia Beef Board report, brought to you by your beef checkoff in Georgia, Kaytlyn Malia has information about Atlanta Burger Week, which runs through this Saturday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …