Ag in Review for the Week of October 1, 2012

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Weekly Livestock Market Report

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Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending October 5th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Georgia Legislators face off in the second annual Livestock Showdown on Saturday, October 6

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Here’a release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Leaving their suits and ties behind, Georgia legislators will be in cowboy boots and jeans during the 2012 Georgia National Fair for the Legislative Livestock Showdown at the Sutherland Livestock & Equine Arena on Saturday, October 6 at 4:15pm. Co-sponsored by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia National Fair, this …

UF Researchers Look at Controlling Southern Corn Rust

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University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have found a way to control negative effects of Southern corn rust on silage and prevent aflatoxin accumulation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Florida Groups Kick Off Land Buying Amendment Push

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By MICHAEL PELTIER WITH THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 4, 2012……Backers of a constitutional amendment to earmark funds for conservation lands kicked off their effort Thursday, saying they’ve engaged 2,000 volunteers to gather signatures to bring the issue to voters in 2014. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

FL Ag Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

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Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation have announced four agricultural leaders in Florida who will be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. The Agricultural Hall of Fame recognizes men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the state’s agriculture industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Sunbelt Visitors Can Stay Informed With Improved Website and New App

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The Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA, is coming up October 16-18 and Director of Marketing Gina McDonald encourages those making their plans to attend to first check out their website and download their new app. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Cattlemen Urged to Make their Voices Heard

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One of the top stories in the news this morning is of course the Presidential debate which took place last night. While there are various issues that affect all of us there are certain ones that also affect agriculture and thus, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Forrest Roberts, says it’s more important now than ever for producers to make their …

Producers Encouraged to Pre-Register for National Grazing Lands Conference

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FL NRCS Resource Conservationist Greg Hendricks encourages livestock producers to sign up for the 5th National Conference on Grazing Lands before October 15, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

USDA Designates 5 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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USDA Designates 5 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Producers in Mississippi WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated five counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by Hurricane Isaac. The counties are: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …