Research Your Garden Plants First

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

Extension garden expert Jennifer Smith warns consumers against getting caught up in the sights and sales of the season. 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 …

USDA Announces Additional Choices for Beef Products in the Upcoming School Year

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

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2012 – In response to requests from school districts across the country, the USDA announced today that it will offer more choices to schools in the National School Lunch Program when it comes to purchases of ground beef products. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Georgia Beef Board Attends Two Big Events

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board took part in two different events this week in Atlanta promoting beef as Brooke Williams said they were pleased with how both went. 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 …

NCBA Pushes for Beef Checkoff Reform

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

WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) on March 14, 2012, submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service proposed rule pertaining to the Beef Checkoff Program. The proposed rule would expand contracting authority by eliminating the requirement that only allows Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

G. E. Seafood

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

Everett Griner tells us how g. e. seafood is now table ready. 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 …

Ag Groups Say U.S. Agriculture Would be Gravely Harmed by LightSquared’s Plans

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

March 14, 2012… Washington, D.C… In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) International Bureau, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and other organizations representing farmers and agribusinesses in all 50 states today declared that “high-precision GPS technology is vitally important to American agriculture, and would be gravely harmed by LightSquared’s plans.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms. 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 …

Beef Checkoff is a Sound Investment

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 John Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia who hopes producers realize what the beef checkoff has done and continues to do for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

Two Separate Bioenergy Tax Credit Amendments Fail in Senate

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

Two separate amendments to extend the biodiesel tax credit for all of 2012 have both failed in the U.S. Senate. 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 …

GA Growers Encouraged to Attend 2012 Farm Bill Hearings

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will hold two Farm Bill forums on Friday, March 16th to discuss the Farm Bill process and to listen to farmers from across the state. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …