Corn Planting Running Ahead of Normal

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Georgia

A lot of corn went into the ground last week as across the nation, 13 percent of the crop had been planted as of this past Sunday, which is a big jump from just 4 percent the week before and well ahead of the five year average of 8 percent. Last year at this Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of …

Pig Out

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Pork

Everett Griner gives us some new, and probably unknown, facts about pig production 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 …

Teenagers Access to Healthy Snacks

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

University of Kentucky Researcher Alison Gustafson wants to help teenagers change their snacking habits one swipe, click and pic at a time. Cathy Isom looks into how we can turn teenagers into healthy eaters with the use of their own technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

Growing Financial Pressures for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers

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

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management recently held a hearing on the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Top farm leaders and experts testifying painted a grim picture of the farm economy on plummeting farm prices and income. One of those was American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, who told …

Cuban Officials, Importers Visit United States As Part of USGC Trade Team

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the U.S. Grains Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – A delegation of grain importers and officials from Cuba is traveling in the United States this week to see firsthand the advantages of purchasing U.S. coarse grains and co-products. Cuba has purchased corn from the United States since the early 2000s, with market share varying widely from as high as Sponsored ContentFlorida …

OSHA’s Expanded Poultry Inspections Outside Scope of Legal Limits

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Poultry

From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Apr. 18, 2016 – Like any employer, poultry processors are subject to inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the industry is committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of our workforce. That commitment is demonstrated by the tremendous progress the poultry industry has made in reducing worker injury …

Georgia Grown Moment – Vidalia Onion Crop

Randall Weiseman GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black talks about this year’s Vidalia Onion crop and his favorite ways to enjoy the flavor of Georgia’s signature sweet onion. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

New Peanut Shelling Plant to Open

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

The grand opening of Premium Peanut, a new peanut shelling plant in Douglas, Georgia, will take place April 22nd. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Pistachio Status

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

Everett Griner talks about pistachio nuts gaining in popularity 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 IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 15, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the cost of inaction on the Trans Pacific Partnership, how a bug has a few peanuts producers concerned, Vidalia onions, bees, eggs Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …