USDA Begins New Survey of Organic Producers

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

If you are an organic agricultural producer, you should soon be getting in the mail a USDA organic survey form. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio 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 …

Chairman Conaway Statement on Secretary Vilsack’s Comments Regarding Cotton Crisis

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

From the House Committee on Agriculture: Following media reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to deny urgently needed assistance to American cotton farmers and the rural communities that depend on the U.S. cotton industry, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement. “I greatly appreciate that Secretary Vilsack has been taking time to consider …

Super Bowl – Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

When it comes to the various gatherings for the Super Bowl, while the game itself may be the main event, the food usually steals the show. So today Cathy Isom looks at some ways to prevent food borne illness from intercepting your plans to throw the best Super Bowl party ever. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

Long Takes Over as Georgia Farm Bureau President

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

When Zippy Duvall took the reigns as the new American Farm Bureau Federation president, Gerald Long of Bainbridge, Georgia became the new Georgia Farm Bureau president. I recently caught up with Long who told me this was a big change in his life. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …

Beef Quality Assurance Making a Difference

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

In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Limestone County, Alabama cattle producer Donna Jo Curtis says the beef quality assurance program has made a difference. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …

Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is Next Week

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

The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held Thursday, Feb. 11th at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, located on Hwy. 231 South in Dothan, Alabama. Sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the one-day event offers farmers a full day to view the products and services of more than 80 exhibitors and a …

U.S. Forest Service Releases Findings on the Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2016 — The U.S. Forest Service today released a new report, Effects of Drought on Forests and Rangelands in the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis, that provides a national assessment of peer-reviewed scientific research on the impacts of drought on U.S. forests and rangelands. This report will help the Forest …

Pecan Crop

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

Everett Griner talks about this year’s pecan crop production in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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 Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Statement from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black on Iowa Caucus Results

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: When it comes to election results in this race or any other for that matter, it is not so much about the “who”, but the “what.” I hope going forward the candidates will dare to articulate a consistent message about rural America. We need specifics, not sound bites, about where the candidates stand on …

Super Bowl – Avocados

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

What’s green, tasty and is expected to be a hit at this year’s super bowl party? Would you believe avocados? Some may think sales for this tasty treat peaks on holidays like the Fourth of July or Cinco de Mayo. But Cathy Isom has more information about how they actually experience their greatest demand on Super Bowl Sunday. Download Audio …