Ag in Review for the Week Ending June 26, 2015

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear about legislative and legal efforts to stop EPA’s Water of the U.S. rule, why the National FFA Organization has updated their strategic plan, how peanut acreage is being re-adjusted and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending June 26th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio This report will not be issued next week due to markets being closed in observance of the July 4th holiday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

A/C Help-Part 1

Dan Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

In the first part of this series, Cathy Isom lets you know what you can do to keep your home cooler and that energy bill lower during the hottest days of summer. 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 …

Peanut Acreage Estimates Drop

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

Tyron Spearman reports today about how some feel earlier estimates of this year’s peanut acreage may need to be re-adjusted just a bit. 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 …

GCA Summer Conference is Next Month

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) and its members hope producers will join them in St. Simons Island for their 5th annual GCA Summer Conference, July 24-25. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley has more 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 …

PMA Urges Senate to Act Quickly, Consider Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act

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

From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Cathy Burns, president of Produce Marketing Association, issued the following statement today in reaction to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s hearing on the potential impacts of trade retaliation as a result of the World Trade Organization dispute brought by Canada and Mexico regarding Country of Origin Labeling for beef, pork and poultry: “Today’s …

Proud of Corn Silage and Forage Field Day Event

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The University of Florida and University of Georgia hold a Corn Silage and Forage Field Day each year which rotates between Citra, Florida and Tifton, Georgia. This year’s event took place recently in Tifton and Jerry Wasdin, University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences Beef and Dairy Units Coordinator, said next year the event will be back in Citra. Download …

National FFA Organization Looks at Mission and Vision

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

Not only across the Southeast, but across the nation, FFA students continue to be involved in more and more areas. As a matter of fact, Josh Bledsoe, chief operating officer of the National FFA Organization, says this is why the organization recently updated its strategic plan to help with the growth of FFA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Specialty Crops

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Everett Griner talks about the USDA funding Specialty Crops 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

USDA’s Expanding Broadband to Rural America – Part 2

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In the second part of her series, Cathy Isom checks out how rural businesses are benefiting from broadband and how the businesses are now thriving thanks to a commitment by the USDA. Download Audio More information on rural broadband and the USDA can be found at USDA.gov. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …