Challenging FFA to Lead the Next Generation of Farmers

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

During the recent National FFA Convention, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack challenged FFA members to be among those driving agriculture in the future. 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, …

No Progress

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork

Everett Griner talks about wild hogs still rooting farmers out in today’s Agri View. 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 Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

Veterans Returning to Agriculture

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

As we prepare to celebrate Veteran’s Day, Cindy Zimmerman has a story on how some veterans are returning to agriculture. Download Audio To learn more click here. 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 …

Pushing for Key Tax Break Extensions

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

Senate Democrats plan a lame-duck push for key bills, including extending key ag tax breaks, before they go out of power. And that is something which pleases National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Policy Chief Kent Bacus. 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 …

Groups Respond to Checkoff Proposal Announcement

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

We’ve already reported that USDA has followed through with their plans to seek public comment on implementing a second beef checkoff in response to failure by the current Beef Checkoff Working Group to reach a consensus on changes to the current checkoff program. And various groups have responded to that announcement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …

USDA Seeking Comments on Conservation Stewardship Program

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

USDA announced the department is seeking comment on the Conservation Stewardship Program, one of the largest conservation programs for working agricultural lands. 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, …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 7, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look back at how the elections affected agriculture, have more information concerning USDA’s plans to move forward with another beef check-off program, along with a story about how these are the best of times for agriculture. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending November 7th, 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 …

NFU Women’s Conference Coming to Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The National Farmers Union announced that registration for the organizations Women’s Conference for farm and rural women is now open. The conference starts January 17, 2015 in Clearwater, Florida. Download Audio For more information click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input from the public to guide its development of a new industry-funded promotion, research and information order (also known as a “checkoff program”) for beef and beef products. The new order would be in addition to the existing beef …