Producers See New Varieties at Field Day

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

The University of Georgia and University of Florida held their annual Corn Silage and Forage Field Day last week. John Bernard, University of Georgia Department of Animal and Dairy Science professor in Tifton, said the event included showing some of the new varieties companies have entered into their statewide variety test trials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Legal and Legislative Efforts to Combat WOTUS Rule

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

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will be taking part in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency alleging overreach in the agencies Waters of the U.S. rule. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Collin Woodall, explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Pleased with Finalization of TPA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday took the final vote needed to send Trade Promotion Authority to the President for his signature by passing it with a vote of 60-38. Many agricultural groups across the country were pleased with this action, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

Still Unsure

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

Everett Griner talks about climate change issues 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

PMA Applauds Work of House and Senate as Trade Promotion Authority Moves to the President

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

From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Richard Owen, vice president of global business development for Produce Marketing Association (PMA), issued the following statement praising Congress’ work on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA 2015), also known as ‘fast track,’ as it moves to President Obama for signature: “We’re pleased that a bipartisan Congress has shown strong resolve to pass TPA …

Trade Promotion Authority Bill Goes To Obama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2015 – With today’s passage by the Senate of legislation granting the president authority to enter and finalize free trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council called on U.S. trade negotiators to conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an Asia-Pacific regional trade deal. Senate lawmakers voted 60-38 to approve Trade Promotion …

USDA’s Expanding Broadband to Rural America – Part 1

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

In the first of this series, Cathy Isom tells us where expansion efforts are underway to get more homes wired and connected for broadband internet. 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 Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

Stretching the Beef Checkoff Dollar

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

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Florida beef producer Jim Lefils knows it’s a struggle to make that dollar per head stretch as the dollar bill just doesn’t go as far as it used to. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Sugarcane Aphid Changing Pest Control in Sorghum

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

The University of Florida and University of Georgia held their annual corn silage and forage field day last week in Tifton. Southeast AgNet’s BrayAnna Bullard was there and has this report. 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, …

Heat Causing Crop and Pasture Stress in Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Heat, and in many cases dry conditions, are causing stress on pastures and field crops. Susan Carter talked with USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey who has an update on how weather conditions are affecting crops. 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 …