Preventing the Spread of Invasive Pests

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Cathy Isom checks into the many ways you can keep invasive pests from being inadvertently transported to new areas where they could cause damage. Download Audio Learn more about invasive pests. 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 …

Georgia Producers Learn about Their Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board’s Suzanne Bentley was pleased with the number of cattlemen and women they were able to talk with during last week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention. 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 …

Possible Momentum in Congress to Repeal Estate Tax

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The fight to repeal the estate tax, otherwise known as the “death tax”, has been going on for years. But American Farm Bureau Tax Advisor Pat Wolff says in the last few weeks, votes in a House Committee and in the Senate have given new momentum to the effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

3rd Annual Georgia Grown Symposium

Randall Weiseman Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Georgia Grown Agriculture Commodity Commission and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are proud to announce the 3rd annual Georgia Grown Symposium. This year’s symposium will be held on April 30th at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. The focus of this year’s symposium will be “Growing Innovation and Profits.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Onion Flavored

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

Everett Griner talks about onion competition is still strong 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 Announces ‘FoodKeeper’ Application in Advance of World Health Day

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The U.S. Food Waste Challenge calls on organizations and businesses across the food supply chain to join the fight against food waste. Cathy Isom has more. Download Audio Learn more about the USDA ‘FoodKeeper’ App. 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 …

USDA to Issue Disaster Assistance to Help Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency today announced that nearly 2,700 applicants will begin receiving disaster assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) for losses experienced from Oct. 1, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2014. The program, re-authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides disaster relief to …

Georgia Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Georgia

The 2015 Georgia Legislative Session wrapped up last week. Will Bentley, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association executive vice president, says it was a really good legislative session for the cattle industry and agriculture in general. 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 …

Congress Seeks a Positive Market-Access Outcome for U.S. Dairy in Pacific Trade Pact

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the National Milk Producers Federation: The dairy industry today praised the more than 75 House members who have urged the Obama Administration to negotiate a strong market-access outcome for the U.S. dairy industry in the Pacific Rim trade agreement. Led by the co-chairs of the Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus, the House members sent a bipartisan letter to Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Farmers Reminded about ARC-PLC Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers were given an extra week to update their yield history or reallocate base acres, and to make a choice between the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. But that extra week of time ends Tuesday as these decisions need to be submitted to your local Farm Service Agency office by April 7. Download Audio Sponsored …