Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 16, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Weather

This quick recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast features reports regarding the fate of tax extenders, crop progress and beef from Brazil. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 16th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

Peanuts Inspire School Food Service at Conference

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The National Peanut Board was involved in an event which included representatives from top school districts across the country who were gathered to discuss ideas for not only making school meals more nutritious but also how to make those meals more appealing to students and applicable to school food service operations. Tyron Spearman has more on that story. Download Audio …

Key Tax Legislation for Agriculture Hits Roadblock

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Key tax legislation for agriculture and other businesses has hit a significant roadblock in the Senate. 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 …

Winter Bee Losses Down But Still Significant

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USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report with Dr. Jeff Pettis regarding bee losses over this past winter. 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, …

Farm Fish

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Imported farm-raised fish are still questionable. Everett Griner explains. 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 8, 2025

Heavy Politics Blocking Way of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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There is still a concentrated push to get immigration reform done this year, despite a lack of action in the house and some heavy politics blocking the way. 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 …

Farmland Controversy

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U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance CEO Randy Krotz says the film “Farmland” is an answer to the growing divide in America between consumer and farmer. 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 …

Georgia Producer Receives Growing Green Award

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The 2014 Growing Green Awards were presented yesterday and one of those winners was Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures which is an organic farm and diversified livestock operation in Bluffton, Georgia. 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 …

EPA Extends Comment Period on Pesticide Exposure Safety Measures

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The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to extend the comment period for proposed revisions to the agricultural Worker Protection Standard for until August 18th. 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 …