House Ag Chairman on Trade and TPP

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

There’s been a lot of talk about how our two Presidential candidates feel about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This past week Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas, was in the Southeast and had this to say about trade and TPP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Sustainability Efforts through Social Media

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

Sustainability is something that more of those in agriculture have been working with in various ways. Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, executive director of global sustainability for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says social media is playing a big part in these efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

USDA Designates 4 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Tennessee

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Weather

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, July 28, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Blount, Etowah, Limestone and Morgan counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties …

USDA Designates 6 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Weather

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, July 28, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Cherokee, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett and Murray counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties …

Florida Producers Invited to UF Agriculture and Gardening Day

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

Anyone with ties to the agricultural industry is encouraged to get tickets for 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida (UF) Gators homecoming football game October 15. Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, hopes farmers and ranchers from across the state will attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Georgia Cattlemen Holding Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is holding their Summer Conference this weekend, as events kick off Friday at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. GCA Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, says they are excited about a couple of speakers that will be there. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Georgia Ag Commissioner Pleased with Avian Influenza Efforts

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

High-path Avian influenza (HPAI) is something we’ve not heard much about lately, as during the heat of the summer months, it doesn’t survive. But Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black, says it’s not something that has been forgotten about, and many with his department have worked hard on prevention of it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Producers See Benefits at Latin American Product Showcase

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Producers recently were able to see benefits for U.S. Agriculture during a Latin American Product Showcase in Panama City, Panama. Joe Schuele has the story. 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 …

USDA Says Organic Eggs Have Largest Price Premiums

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

A new study by the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service finds organic eggs have the largest price premiums over their nonorganic counterparts. The study estimated price premiums in grocery stores for 17 commonly purchased organic foods relative to their nonorganic counterparts from 2004 to 2010. Price premiums for most of the organic products studied did not steadily increase or …

Southeast Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Decline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

A decline in U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions this past week was caused by the recent heat wave, and has been more pronounced here in the Southeast that in other areas of the country. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has those details, along with information about possible moisture chances yet this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …