Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 28, 2015

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the Waters of the U.S. rule, which went into effect this past Friday in some states, have information about what some farmers are doing in preparation for Tropical Storm Erika, and what a recent survey shows about computer and internet use on the farm. To hear …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending August 28th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

Goat Meat as an Entree

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sheep-Goats

Cathy Isom fills us in on how goat meat is starting to make its way to the dinner table – and the surprising health benefits in every bite. 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 …

National Peanut Board Voices of Peanut Farming Series

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

The National Peanut Board has launched a new multimedia educational series for consumers entitled “Voices of Peanut Farming.” Tyron Spearman 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 Cattle Enhancement …

UGA Peanut Entomologist Says Crop Looks Good

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

University of Georgia (UGA) peanut entomologist Mark Abney says overall, the peanut crop looks good in Georgia. 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 …

USDA Offers Greater Flexibility for Organic and Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It was announced Thursday by Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden, that Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance will be available in every county in the nation in 2016. 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, …

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Leads Georgia Agribusiness Mission to Panama

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

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black led a delegation of diverse agricultural interest to Panama August 23-26 with a goal of exploring the importance of the Panama Canal expansion and connectivity to our Georgia ports and intermodal connectivity to Atlanta and particularly the Atlanta State Farmers Market. The trade development mission was also aimed …

Injunction Granted: WOTUS Delayed for 13 States

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

Late Thursday afternoon, a North Dakota federal judge granted an injunction against the Waters of the U.S. rule, effectively delaying implementation by the Environmental Protection Agency for 13 states. U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson of North Dakota issued a temporary injunction against the rule, while two other courts denied the injunction this week. Erickson said “the risk of Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands

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

Starting September 1, farmers and ranchers can apply for financial assistance to help conserve working grasslands, rangeland and pastureland while maintaining the areas as livestock grazing lands. 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 …

Clean Water

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Water

Everett Griner talks about why the Clean Water Act is baffling farmers 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 …