Alabama Launches StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity

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

Over 100 people packed into a tent under cloudy, drizzly conditions Thursday afternoon for the announcement of the StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama at the AL Hooks Produce farm near Shorter. The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas. Speakers at the …

Southeast Farmers and Ranchers Awarded Value Added Producer Grants

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

USDA has announced 110 recipients in 43 states for the latest round of Value Added Producer Grants. USDA Rural Development Acting Administrator Lillian Salerno explains the purpose behind the grants. Georgia Download Audio Florida Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Have You had Your Pork This Morning?

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According to a new study, teens who eat a high-protein lean pork breakfast may consume fewer sugary snacks later in the day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Feral Hogs

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Research is continuing and new control methods are now being studied. Everett Griner tells us what some of this research has developed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Georgia Starts Work on State Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Now that a bill has been passed and signed, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Milk Producers, and Georgia Livestock Markets are all working with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to develop an effective beef referendum process. But John Callaway of Hogansville, Georgia, said there is a lot of work ahead in the education process. Download Audio Sponsored …

Auburn Ag Positions to be Filled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Wayne Greene with the Auburn University Animal Science Department talks about members of their staff who have already and will be retiring and the possibility of filling those positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Water Quality Standards Bill Headed for Governor’s Signature

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The legislation needed for the state to impose its own water-quality standards across Florida has passed both the Senate and more recently the House, and is now headed to the desk of Gov. Rick Scott. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Origins of Florida’s Wild Hogs

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

In the final installment of our series, “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” today Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the origins of Florida’s Wild Hogs. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Nothing New

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We are still waiting on the 2012 Farm Bill. That’s nothing new! Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Florida NRCS Offering Funding for Conservation Easements

Randall Weiseman Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands; especially in the 17 county Everglades priority area, by May 28, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …