A Look at Dairy Cow Longevity

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Research in Texas hopes to learn some of the factors behind the longevitiy of certain dairy cow breeds 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 …

Southeast AgNet Pensacola Office Receives 22-Inch Rain

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

The old saying, “be careful what you wish for” came to mind after here at the Southeast AgNet Pensacola office in Southwest Escambia County I received 22.1 inches of rain this past weekend. So drying out carpets while trying to keep items off the floor in dry areas has been the normal activity for the past couple of days. Download …

Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program which offers free, nutritious meals and fun learning activities at more than 2,500 locations throughout Florida to children in need. Click on SummerFoodFlorida.org for more information about the program. Download Audio Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 8th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: 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 …

New Foot and Mouth Vaccine is a Major Breakthrough

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

There will soon be a new weapon in the arsenal against foot and mouth disease as Gary Crawford has the details. 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, …

Alabama & Florida NRCS Reminder of Nearing Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama and Florida wants to remind landowners that signup for the National Water Quality Initiative ends on June 15th. AL Report: Download Audio FL Report: 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, …

FGLC to Meet During FCA Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Chairperson Buzz Eaves wants to remind cattle producers and land owners that they will hold a meeting at the Marco Island Marriott Resort on June 19th during the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention. Download Audio For more about the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition: http://www.ces.fau.edu/fglc/ Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed to 2012 Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, International, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Senate Ag Committee News Release Says Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Cuts Subsidies, Reduces Deficit, Creates Jobs… Washington, DC (Senate Agriculture Committee) – The U.S. Senate cleared a procedural hurdle today and voted to proceed to consideration of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill), with strong Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Senate Moving Forward with Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Just two days after the 2012 Farm Bill was brought to the Senate floor, a vote this morning of 90 to 8 moves the bill forward. Download Audio And here is a White House statement concerning today’s Senate vote: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Survey Shows Few Sows In Open Housing

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

DES MOINES, June 6, 2012 – Results of a survey issued today at the World Pork Expo, the annual trade show of the National Pork Producers Council, show that the overwhelming majority of the U.S. sow herd spends some time in individual housing, known as gestation stalls. The findings confirm NPPC’s concerns about recent pronouncements by food companies that Sponsored …