ALFA Members in DC to Meet with Legislators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Members of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation are in Washington DC this week for their annual Washington Legislative Trip and Executive Director, Paul Pinyan, says they have a large delegation this year of 250 members visiting with their representatives regarding their issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

GA Gov Presented with Restored Tractor

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Governor Sonny Perdue hosted the seventh annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day last week to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness to our state, but he received a thank-you of his own when he was presented with his father’s restored tractor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Agricultural Grant Opportunities Available

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

USDA is offering numerous grant programs for farmers. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative has funds to address five key societal challenges, childhood obesity prevention, climate change, food safety, global food security and sustainable bioenergy. And USDA’s Risk Management Agency also has funds available for partnership agreement grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

FL Babcock Ranch Taking Care of Land

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Babcock Ranch in Florida is an example of a farm where the land is being taken well care of, helped in part by programs through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cutting Warming Costs for Broiler Houses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Due to efforts in trying reduce the energy costs of heating chicken houses, research findings may have come up with a way to help producers reduce the cost of keeping broiler chickens warm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Youth Reminded of Beef Ambassador Contest

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes reminds youth interested in becoming the next Beef Ambassador in the state they will only be accepting applications up until the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention April 1-3 in Perry. Download Audio To learn more contact the Georgia Beef Board office or log on to gabeef.org Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

ACA Tracking Bill in Legislature

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about a bill in the Alabama Legislature that he says will be good for all of animal agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Beef Producers are Good Land Stewards

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Wade Grigsby, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, knows how important the beef checkoff is in not only promoting their product, but also in helping producers get their message out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Economic Status of FL Agricultural Industry Remains Strong and Stable

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, spoke to the house and senate Ag committees regarding the economic status of Florida’s agricultural industry. And Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Carey Baker, said the numbers presented were more this year than ever before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …