Meeting Eligibility for NRCS Programs in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds landowners the signup period for 2017 programs continues through October 14th. But if you’ve never signed up before Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs with Alabama NRCS, explains what needs to be done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

NCBA Works to Address Market Volatility

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Volatility in the cattle markets has been a topic of discussion over the past few months, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is working to address that issue. Chase Adams talked with NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, about their efforts to ensure the futures markets work for risk management. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Alabama Preparing for October Beef Month

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The beef checkoff in Alabama is busy preparing for a big promotion, October Beef Month. For those of you who have been keeping up with Alabama’s Best Steak Contest, you know the judging of the Fiery Four is taking place right now. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the winner of that contest will be revealed during …

Florida Collegiate Cattlewomen to Help Promote Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

It’s always great when young people become involved in agriculture. And Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about a group of young women she’s excited to work with in promoting beef in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Georgia Beef Board Pleased with New Article

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

A new article concerning beef and pairing it with other great foods is something the Georgia Beef Board encourages everyone to read. Kaytlyn Malia has the details of where you can find this article. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Congress Back in Session This Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Trade

After a seven-week recess, Congress returns to session this week as many have little expectation lawmakers will accomplish much of anything with the November elections looming. Topping the discussion is likely to be the highly debated Zika virus funding, marred in a spat between Democrats and Republicans over last-minute additions to the bill. For agriculture, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Another Year of Farm Expense Declines

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

While fewer profits are forecast for farmers this year, Rod Bain reports 2016 could make it two consecutive years of lower farm production expenses if the latest USDA estimates are realized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Pleased with Annual Herdbuilder Sale

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 18th annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale took place back on August 26th at the Alabama Livestock Auction in Uniontown. And according to Kevan Tucker, country extension agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, they were very pleased with this year’s sale. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Many Folks Work to Collect Info for NASS Surveys

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

There are various surveys that USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service conducts each year, and it takes a lot of people to get that information collected. Jay Johnson, director of the Eastern Field Offices for NASS, says they depend on enumerators to collect a lot of that information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

USDA Cheese Purchase and Lower Feed Prices Should Help Dairy

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Recent actions by the Agriculture Department, combined with lower feed prices, should help dairy producers. Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …