Georgia Preparing for Possible Return of Avian Influenza

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

While the summer heat and sunshine have been a big help with any cases of avian influenza, Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb says the Georgia Department of Agriculture is preparing for a possible return of the disease this fall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

UGA to Honor 2015 inductees into Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame

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

From the University of Georgia: Athens, Ga. – On Sept. 25, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will induct U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss and pioneering northeast Georgia dairy farmer the late Thomas Breedlove Sr. into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. The inductions will be held as part of the college’s Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Calendar

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut calendar. 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

Organic Home Grown

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about home grown organics are still increasing 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

Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 7, 2015

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how an internal memo from the Army Corps of Engineers is an extremely interesting development, what could be called an early warning system for avian influenza, and about the growing enterprise of oyster farming. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending August 7th, 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 …

Bed Bugs – Part 1

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In the first of this series, Cathy Isom tells us what experts say is to blame for the return of this pesky insect. 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 …

Search Committee Named to Seek Dean of UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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

From the University of Georgia: Athens, Ga. – University of Georgia Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Pamela Whitten has appointed a committee to begin a national search to fill the position of dean and director of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Senate Committee Blocks EPA Spraying Requirements

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

American Farm Bureau Executive Director Dale Moore looks at the issue of EPA pesticide permit requirements for spraying near navigable waters, and the fact the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this week passed the “Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Some Agricultural Issues in Congress

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

Congress is out for their August recess, but before leaving town the Senate did complete action on its version of the Highway and Transportation reauthorization bill. 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, …