House Ag Committee Working Through Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Mark-up is underway in the House Ag Committee for its version of the 2012 Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. House Ag Chair Frank Lucas says despite the potential challenges of getting the bill on the House Floor, they are working hard to get it ready. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Role of 4-H Around the Globe

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

Mary Crave with the National Institute for Food and Agriculture who says over the last few decades several 4-H clubs have been built around the globe with even more being developed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

USDA Lowers Corn Production Forecast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Soybeans

USDA’s crop forecasts are showing the effects of heat and drought on many crops as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Scientists Question ABC News Report Linking Antibiotic Resistant Bladder Infections to Chicken

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

Here’s a release from the National Chicken Council: WASHINGOTN, D.C. – July 11, 2012 – Amid a report that aired this morning on ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” several in the scientific, veterinary and food safety fields are affirming the safety of chicken and questioning the claims made by the report and the research that formed its basis. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Pastures and Rangeland Nearing Worst Ever Condition

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

While we are nearing a record set back in 2002 when it comes to pasture and rangeland conditions across the county, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said we have already set another record. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Sunbelt Field Day is Tomorrow

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

The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will take place tomorrow at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Learn more the Field day at their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Farm Interest

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farming is a mystery to most. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Honeybee Research Expanding Far Beyond Colony Collapse Disorder

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

For the last several years any talks of honeybees has been quickly followed by discussions of colony collapse disorder, USDA entomologist Bart Smith says that while discovering the cause and hopefully the solution for colony collapse disorder is an extremely important issue, it actually isn’t the only one concerning the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

Preventing Invasive Pest from Invading Summer Travel

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Summertime often means vacation time and Greg Rosenthal with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reminds those traveling abroad to be aware of rules and regulations designed to prevent the introduction of invasive pests. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Southern Crops Getting a Reprieve from the Weather

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says Southeastern farmers are faring much better than those in the Midwest when it comes to crop condition, and there is more favorable weather in the forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …