Florida NRCS Invites Producers to Workshop

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

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is promoting a free workshop about agricultural programs and services available to veterans, small and beginning farmers will be held July 21, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Okaloosa County Extension Office in Crestview. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending June 24, 2016

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Senate GMO Labeling agreement, we talk about National Pollinator Week, the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending June 24th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

NCBA Dealing with Issues Like Ozone Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

We continue looking at some of the various regulatory issues that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others in the ag industry, continue to deal with. And according to Scott Yager, NCBA Environmental Counsel, one of those concerns ozone restirctions. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Georgia Cattlemen Invited to Attend Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold its summer conference, July 28-30, at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. GCA President Kyle Gillooly, from Wadley, invites all producers to attend. And he especially hopes younger producers will take part as that’s an area GCA continues to expand on. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

Stocker Cattle Short Course Coming in July

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama cattle producers interested in farm diversification are invited to attend the Stocker Cattle Short Course on July 15 at the Greensboro Recreational Center in Greensboro, Alabama. The day-long stocker management course runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes lunch. The top-notch speaker line up will allow farmers to get answers from experienced industry representatives in a regional …

Pleased with Senate GMO Labeling Agreement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Technology

It’s been announced that an agreement has been reached on legislation from Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) that would set a national standard for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients, or GMOs. Tyron Spearman has more. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Discussing the “Iceberg Effect” with Cattle

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

During last month’s annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course in Gainesville, one of the speakers was Dr. Max Irsick, beef cattle extension veterinarian with the University of Florida. One of his topics was what he called, the “Ice-berg Effect”. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Register Now for 2016 Beef Cattle Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Cattle producers are encouraged to attend the 2016 Beef Cattle Conference which will be held at the Ham Wilson Livestock Arena on the Auburn University campus on Saturday, August 13. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Pleased with House Vote to Block Meat Reduction Programs

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted by voice vote an amendment that would block meat reduction programs, including “Meatless Mondays” at the Department of Defense. Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, explains why it’s important for America’s servicemen and women to have access to high quality beef. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …