Continued Dialog Needed Regarding DOL’s On-Farm Child Labor Rules

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Agriculture has responded positively to the news from the Department of Labor that it will re-propose the parental exemption in the child labor rule. But some say that the real issue under the proposed rules is not being addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

UGA to Host Southeast Hay Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The University of Georgia’s Forage Team invites producers to attend the 5th Annual Southeast Hay Convention coming up March 6th & 7th in Tifton, Ga. The event will take place at the UGA-Tifton Campus Conference Center and includes Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

There is a new nemesis to our producers, the Asian Stink Bug. Everett Griner tells us about it. 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 …

Peanut Price Update & New Water Use Tool

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

Today Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price update along with information about a new tool that may be coming soon to help growers with water usage. Price: Download Audio Tool: 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 …

Southeastern Producers Receive Value Added Producer Grants

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

USDA has selected 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico to receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. The following reports have the specifics regarding the Southeast region. For a complete list of recipients receiving grants click here. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

Georgia Beef Board Receives Federation Funds

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board received funding from the Federation of State Beef Councils at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention, and Brooke Williams talks about the event they will conduct this summer with those funds. 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 …

Monsanto Fund Announces America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education

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

The Monsanto Fund has announced their newest program: America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. Grow Rural Education gives farmers the opportunity to nominate a public school district in their community to compete for a grant of either $10,000 or $25,000, to enhance education in the areas of math and/or science. The following interview with Stan Usery, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education …

Sweet Translation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

In an effort to make new research and sound scientific principles accessible and understandable to consumers, The Sugar Association has launched a new section on their website to highlight relevant and up-to-date research in the world of sugar and sweeteners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

More Peanuts

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

Everett Griner tells us about the peanut growing region expanding. 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, 2026

High Beef Prices a Double Edge Sword for Producers

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

Polly Ruhland, CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, says the higher beef prices that consumers are experiencing at the meat case can be a double edge sword for the cattle industry. 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 …