GAC Assesses where the 2010 Legislative Session Stands on Day 30

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says it was do or die time at the capitol as the legislators faced day 30 of the 40 day legislative session, also known as cross over day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 26, 2010

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

Here’s this week’s 03-26-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Cattle Feedlot Numbers are Still Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

USDA Livestock analyst Shayle Shagam says the lower numbers in the latest cattle on feed report is another indicator of a shrinking cattle herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Poultry Problems

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

What is the export trade doing to the industry? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

The Worlds Strongest Insect

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

A species of horned dung beetle has taken the title of worlds strongest insect. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …