Ag in Review for the Week of August 20, 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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending August 24th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

Farm Bill Uncertainties Remain, but Conservation Title Expected to Remain Strong

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As doubts and concerns regarding the completion of a Farm Bill before the September 30th deadline continue, NRCS Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says when it does happen, he feels confident that the conservation title will remain strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Efforts Continue to Spread the Beef Message

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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president-elect Scott George wants producers to know how important it is to continue educating consumers about beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Fewer Milk Cows

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

It looks as though rising feed prices and drought conditions over many areas are contributing to a decrease in milk cow numbers across our country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

Alabama Agribusiness Council Honors Rep. Martha Roby with Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock

Prattville, AL, August 22, 2012- Members of the Alabama Agribusiness Council Board of Directors spent the morning with Rep. Martha Roby discussing various issues relating to Alabama agriculture. Board Members were given the opportunity to engage in an open discussion with Roby while representing different sectors of agriculture. Roby updated Board Members on the Farm Bill and her expectations for …

FL NASS Already Working on 2013 Census of Agriculture

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

It may still be August of 2012 but Jim Ewing with the Florida office of the National Ag Statistics Service says they are already gearing up for the 2013 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

Some Pasture Conditions Have Improved

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Weather

While the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that about 63 percent of the nation’s hay and approximately 71 percent of the nation’s cattle acreage are in areas experiencing drought, that scenario has actually improved a little in some areas. Download Audio For the latest information regarding USDA’s drought response and assistance go to www.usda.gov/drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Farm Bill Now Coalition Urges Americans to Push for New Farm Bill

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The newly formed Farm Bill Now Coalition, comprised of 39-ag organizations, is raising awareness for the need of a new, comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Farm Progress

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Farm production continues to grow year by year. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025