Alabama Sees Rise in Cattle Prices and Receipts in 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

We all know how good cattle prices have been, but the number of cattle which ran through the livestock auctions in Alabama last year was also up a bit. David Garcia, OIC for the Market News Service, has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

Environmental Stewardship Award Entries Due Friday

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

Here is a reminder that for the 25th year the Environmental Stewardship Award Program nomination season is open for the 2015 award, but not for much longer, as the deadline for entries is this Friday, March 6. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …

Tyson Foods Donates Truckload of Chicken to Food Bank

Randall Weiseman Dairy, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Poultry

From the Animal Agriculture Alliance: ATHENS, Ga. – March 2, 2015 – Today, Tyson Foods, Inc., in conjunction with the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online scholarship competition (CAO) and the University of Georgia Dairy Science Club, donated a load of protein to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, located in Athens, Georgia. The 30,400 pound load of chicken, which …

Southeast AgNet This Week: PEDv in Georgia; Expanding Trade

Tacy Callies Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus found in Georgia and news about bipartisan efforts to expand trade and boost exports. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Livestock Producers as a Whole Receiving Less for Their Products

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

Livestock producers saw lower prices for their commodities in January, and according to Rod Bain, that brought USDA’s total ag price received index down for the month. Download Audio If you would like to see some of the numbers from USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices Report click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

Georgia Beef at Southern Women’s Show

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Southern Women’s Show will take place this weekend in Savannah, and Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says they will be there talking with women about beef. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen Promoting Annual SLE Rodeo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, General, Livestock

The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is coming to Montgomery March 19-21. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association hopes folks will attend it and the Junior Livestock Show to support the youth of the state. Download Audio For rodeo tickets stop by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office, call 1-888-2rodeo2 or go to the ACA website at bamabeef.org. Sponsored …

Florida Beef Council Attends Retail and Food Service Workshop

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Ashley Hughes talks about what all Florida Beef Council board members learned while attending a retail and food service workshop last week. 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, …

Georgia State Veterinarian on PEDv Confirmation

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

We told you yesterday that the Georgia Department of Agriculture had reported a known case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in the state. This morning, I talked with Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb. He explains when and where PEDv was found and what hog producers and those with show pigs in the state need to know. Download Audio …

Florida Farm Bureau President Looks at Legislative Session

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

The 2015 Florida Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday in Tallahassee, and Gary Cooper was able to catch up with Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick as they talked about some of the issues of importance to agriculture that will be discussed during this year’s session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …