The Alabama Beef Ambassador Program Contest took place recently in Auburn, and when it was all over, Amanda Reeves from Elba, Ala. was named the new beef ambassador for the state. Amanda, who has grown up on a small family farm, explains the process of becoming the new beef ambassador. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
Georgia Poultry Producers Urged to Avoid Wild Waterfowl
Poultry producers across the country continue to be warned about the possible outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza again this fall. And Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb says one big way to prevent the possible spread of the disease is by avoiding wild waterfowl. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
WOTUS Rule Implemented in Some States
American Farm Bureau and many others in agriculture are concerned that after a federal judge in North Dakota blocked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing its controversial “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule in 13 states, that EPA still implemented it in the other states. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: ‘Fresh From Florida’ Products in Record Number of Stores
In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about “Fresh From Florida” products in a record number of stores around the globe. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Cattle Prices Continue to Decline
We all know how good cattle prices have been, but then again we also know they have been slipping a bit the past few weeks. But we also are seeing reports that indicate producers in many areas are working to build herds, and that’s something Doug Mayo, University of Florida/IFAS Jackson County Extension Director, is also seeing. Download Audio Sponsored …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 28, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the Waters of the U.S. rule, which went into effect this past Friday in some states, have information about what some farmers are doing in preparation for Tropical Storm Erika, and what a recent survey shows about computer and internet use on the farm. To hear …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending August 28th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Goat Meat as an Entree
Cathy Isom fills us in on how goat meat is starting to make its way to the dinner table – and the surprising health benefits in every bite. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Alabama Working with Other States on Avian Influenza
Avian influenza, otherwise know as the bird flu, is something that has not been found in Alabama, and State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier wants to keep it that way. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
USDA Offers Greater Flexibility for Organic and Fruit and Vegetable Growers
It was announced Thursday by Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden, that Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance will be available in every county in the nation in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …