Ag in Review for the Week of March 26, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

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 Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NCBA Washington Office Working on Many Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The 2012 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues today in Huntsville as one of the speakers yesterday was Ashley Lyon McDonald, Deputy Environmental Counsel, for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, told producers there is a lot going on in Washington D.C right now… Download Audio And Ashley gave me more information concerning the clean water act guidance… Download …

USDA Strongly Encouraging Immediate Referendums for Promotion Programs

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

USDA is now “strongly encouraging” immediate referendums to establish all future research and promotion programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Starts Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 2012 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show gets underway today in Huntsville as Dr. Billy Powell said for those who may want to walk in just for the trade show on Saturday they have a special deal. Download Audio The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is today and Saturday at the Von Braun Convention Center Huntsville. …

Farm Share of Food Dollar Decreasing

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

Annually updated information from the U-S Agriculture Department shows that the farm share of the food dollar has decreased in the past couple of years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention is One Week Away

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 2012 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is just a week away as will be held April 5-7 in Perry. GCA’s Josh White said they have some great speakers lined up for this year’s event. Download Audio For more information about the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show go to gabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

Florida to Hold Beef Excellence Institute

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The beef checkoff will be helping to sponsor an event in May as University of Florida’s Dr. Dwain Johnson said they will discuss everything from farm to fork. Download Audio Registrations are needed by May 7th so contact Rebecca Motta at the University of Florida at 352-392-1916 or e-mail her at rmatta@ufl.edu Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

Seasonal High Tunnel 1 of 3 AL NRCS Initiatives With March 30 Batching Date

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis reminds producers that Friday, March 30 is the last day of the second batching period for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag Must Be Proactive in Telling Its Story

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

U.S. Congressman Allen West says the general public has very little understanding of the Ag industry which is why we must be sure to educate them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

On-Farm Energy 1 of 3 FL NRCS Initiatives With March 30 Batching Date

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS Program Specialist Kenneth Morgan reminds producers that Friday, March 30 is the last day of the second batching period for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and On-Farm Energy initiatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …