Alabama NRCS Announcing Grants to Help Adapt to Drought

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Auburn, Ala, Aug. 17, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the availability of up to $5 million in grants to evaluate and demonstrate agricultural practices that help farmers and ranchers adapt to drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Final Findings from April BSE Incident Investigation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The investigation into the April case of the atypical BSE dairy cow is over as USDA Chief Veterinarian John Clifford said they were able to detect this animal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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 17th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

The Mighty Mississippi is Mighty Low

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Weather

Just a year after near-historic flooding, the water levels of the Mississippi River are now at near-historic lows. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL State Senator Encourages Farmers to Get More Involved

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

Florida State Senator Greg Evers says that the only way to educate lawmakers about the challenges of potential rules such as EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria, is for farmers to get involved in the legislative process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

RFS Waiver Could Put Chill on Investments for 2nd Generation Biofuels

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

The Florida Energy Summit continues today with various sessions all focused on moving the state of Florida’s energy policy forward. And among those discussions, John Urbanchuk who serves as the technical Director of Environmental Economics with Cardno Entrix, talked to us about what impact a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard would have on second-generation biofuels here in Florida. Download …

Two Years of Drought Could Mean Multi Year Recovery

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Drought conditions across the midwest have been in the news the past few weeks but USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says concerns in terms of drought recovery are those experiencing a second consecutive year of drought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

Beef Checkoff Benefits Every Producer

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 we have Jimmy Parnell from Chilton County, Alabama who knows whether its promotion, research, or issues management the beef checkoff is good for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Agricultural Exports Slower than Expected

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

USDA analyst Nora Brooks says higher prices and a slower sales pace may take agricultural exports down more than previously expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Higher Feed Prices Impacting Animal Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

For those in the livestock industry these rising feed prices are certainly not good news, as Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …