Worst Case Scenario for USDA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

No doubt the ag sector is concerned and watching closely as Congress races against the clock to craft an agreeable Farm Bill and fiscal cliff package. And Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says automatic budget sequestration would be the worst possible scenario for USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Georgia Forage Specialist attends Grazing Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Dennis Hancock, State Forage Extension Specialist with the University of Georgia, talks about how drought conditions in the midwest this year is offering marketing opportunities for southeast producers. 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 …

Cost of the 12 Days of Christmas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

If you get all 364 items repeated throughout “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol, it’s gonna cost you 6.1 percent more this year. 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, …

Army Corps Taking First Step to Maintain River Navigation on Mississippi

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

Without significant rainfall, the National Weather Service is predicting that portions of the Mississippi River could fall to a depth of 9 feet late this month, at which point the U.S. Coast Guard says further restrictions on barges may be necessary. An action that would leave seven-million tons of ag products worth 2.3-billion dollars at risk. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Ag Exports Up and Imports Down for First Month of 2013 Fiscal Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The first month of the new fiscal year had agricultural exports hitting a record high. 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 …

Beef Checkoff Helps to Increase Consumer Demand

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Dale Williamson from Wilcox County, Alabama is a true believer in the checkoff and hopes cattle producers realize why their support is needed. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

National Grazing Lands Conference Wraps Up Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Today is the last day for the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference in Orlando, Florida, as one of yesterday’s speakers was Dr. Fred Provenza from Utah State University, well-known for his work with animal behavior and management. He is also conducting a special session this afternoon and we talked about his work and how it all benefits both livestock and …

Man Made Problems

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This is not a surprise. The migrant worker program is still lacking. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …

Florida College Students to Promote Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

At last week’s Florida Beef Council meeting, it was approved to support efforts of college students with a new campaign that Ashley Hughes said will allow them to promote beef and combat the efforts of some who try to encourage people to stop eating meat on Monday’s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Georgia Youth Enjoys Telling the Beef Story

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Gibson Priest from Cartersville, Georgia, this year’s beef ambassador in Georgia, told me he really enjoys telling people about the beef story, especially his piers. 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 …