Update on Key Tax Extenders

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

Yesterday the House of Representatives passed a short-term extension of several key tax credits. But National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, was hoping for a longer term solution. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19

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

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2014 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the application deadline for the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) will be extended until Dec. 19, 2014. The program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, protects participating dairy producers when the margin – the difference between the price of …

Georgia Cotton Commission Looks Forward to Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton reminds producers that the annual Georgia Cotton Commission meeting and Cotton Production Workshop will take place January 28 in Tifton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

Ag Calendar

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Georgia

Tyron Spearman has a look at a couple of upcoming events that may be of interest to producers across the region. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

Changing Fruit Trends

Dan Agri View, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about common fruits gaining in popularity in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida 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 …

With Passage of Tax Extenders Stopgap, ASA Calls for Longer-Term Solution

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Soybeans

From the American Soybean Association: WASHINGTON (December 3, 2014) – In response to the passage of a short-term extension of several key tax credits by the House of Representatives today, the American Soybean Association (ASA) expressed both its appreciation for a fix in the near term, and disappointment in the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers …

Protecting Pollinators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

Three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Regional Conservationist for the Southeast, James Tillman, says NRCS is working to help protect those pollinators. Cindy Zimmerman has the story. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …

Beef Chef Talks Holiday Meals

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

In our weekly “Getting to Know Your Beef Checkoff,” Dave Zino, executive chef for the Beef Checkoff, discusses how beef can make a great choice for upcoming holiday meals. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Cotton Continues to Compete Against Synthetics

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

Vikki Martin, director of quality research and product evaluation for Cotton Incorporated, explains how the real competition for cotton continues to be man-made fibers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

For Sale

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about the demand growing for used farm equipment in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida 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 …