Alabama Youth Participate in Beef Ambassador Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

This past Saturday, youth from across Alabama took part in a Beef Ambassador Program event. Participation took place at the junior and senior levels. The event emphasized the education and development of those attending. Evelyn Brown with the Alabama Cattlewomen’s Association explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …

An Early Warning System for Avian Influenza

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Poultry

Officials are setting up what could be called an early warning system for avian influenza. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

Asking for Delay of WOTUS Rule Effective Date

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

With the effective date of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule set for August 28, 60 days after it was finalized, various groups are asking for a delay in that date. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

Putting COOL Off Until September

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Many now realize it will most likely be September before Congress will be able to resolve the WTO dispute over Country of Origin meat labeling. Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Kent Bacus, says there were efforts to try and make it work through the Highway Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …

Beer Product for University of Florida/IFAS Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

If you were to hear that University of Florida/IFAS researchers were taking a product used for beer to beef animals, it might raise your eyebrow a bit. So Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources explains what this effort is all about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …

Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 2 through 8, 2015, as “National Farmers Market Week.” The declaration was made official by proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. This year marks the 16th annual National Farmers Market Week in honor of the important role that farmers markets play in local economies. Throughout the week, Sponsored …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 31, 2015

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

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Avian Influenza vaccines were discussed during a House Agriculture Subcommittee public hearing this week, diesel prices are at their lowest levels since 2009 which is good news for farmers, but hot, dry weather is really being felt by some dry land crops. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending July 31st, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

USDA to Stockpile Avian Flu Vaccine

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

Dr. John Clifford, with USDA APHIS, was one of those who spoke to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture on Thursday during a public hearing to examine the federal and state response to avian influenza. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Diesel Fuel Dips Below Gasoline Price in More Than 20 States

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

With diesel fuel prices dipping to the lowest levels since 2009, it’s great news for America’s farmers, truckers and construction firms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …