Ag in Review for the Week of December 12, 2011

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending December 16th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

Speculation Abounds Regarding GA Acreage Mix for 2012

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

The guessing game has already begun regarding what the acreage mix will be for Georgia’s row crops in 2012 and Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says this year’s peanut shortage is playing a key role in the speculation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

New Farm Food Safety Tool Available

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

Producers now have access to a free online tool to help them achieve Good Agricultural Practices. 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 …

Producers Reminded to Participate in Cattle Survey

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

The deadline to participate in the checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit has been extended until Feb. 6th, 2012 as the checkoff is looking for producer input. 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 …

Farmer Stats

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

Everett Griner tells us how a little knowledge goes a long way. 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 …

Study Confirms Beef’s Role in a Heart-Healthy Diet

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

NCBA: Study Confirms Beef’s Role in a Heart-Healthy Diet —Study Concludes Beef Can Improve Cholesterol Levels by 10 Percent WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2011) – In a first of its kind study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels. Texas medical doctor and cattleman Richard Thorpe said …

Improving the Poinsettia

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

If you are looking to pick up a nice poinsettia this time in the holiday season your selection will most likely be limited. But Extension Horticulture Expert Rebecca Schnelle explains how her research is trying to change that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Ag Income Outlook Looks Good

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

USDA’s latest report shows the overall financial health for the farm sector in 2011. 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 …

Record Beef and Pork Exports in October

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

Beef and pork exports set new records for the month of October and by year’s end, both U.S. beef and pork exports will eclipse the $5 billion mark for the first time ever. 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, …