Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Empowering Students

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program not only provides fresh produce to elementary students, but Deputy Under Secretary for the USDA’s Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, Janey Thornton says it also teaches them about the importance of good nutrition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Textile Vanishes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Cotton mills have vanished. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

School Lunch Controversy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

School Nutrition Association member and dietician Dayle Hayes says there are some very positive changes being made in the School Lunch Program, but admits that there are also some kinks that still need to be worked out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Growers Encouraged to Attend Cotton Management Seminar

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

Ben Boyd an alternate on the Cotton Board from Sylvania, GA, encourages growers to attend Cotton Incorporated’s 2012 Crop Management Seminar Nov 7-9 in the meeting facilities of Harrah’s Casino in Tunica, MS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Consumers Have Mixed Reactions to Farmer’s Market Phonies

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new survey has found that consumers have the strongest reaction if they discover the items purchased a farmer’s markets is not locally grown. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Southeast Ranchers Participate in Beef 101 for Congressional Staffers

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

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recently held a “Beef 101” presentation for congressional staffers concerning the estate tax, an event that Kent Bacus said included a couple of guest speakers from here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Over Easy

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

Everett Griner tells us how the egg prices are the next to skyrocket. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Cotton Growers Should Choose Harvest Aids Thoughtfully

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

This year’s cotton crop has been a good one so far, but UGA Cotton Specialist Dr. Guy Collins says in order for it to live up to its potential, growers need to have a successful harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Online Registration Open for the 2013 SE Regional Fruit & Veggie Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Oonline registration for the 2013 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is now open. The conference will be held January 10-13 at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Beef Checkoff Helps Add Stability

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

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have we have Mike Dee from Aliceville, Alabama who said the dollars you contribute to the beef checkoff helps add stability to the marketing of our calves. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …