Senators Question Competition Workshop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Justice held a joint public workshop yesterday in Colorado to discuss competition in the livestock industry. But a group of U.S. Senators, which includes Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, questioned the behavior of USDA leading up to that workshop. Download Audio Additional information, including submitted public comments and transcripts for past workshops can …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 27th 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL NRCS Announces Nutrient Management & Ag Energy Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Energy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, Ala. August 27, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) under the “Conservation Activity Plan” or CAP category. In addition, NRCS will be taking applications for the development of Agricultural Energy Management …

Feral Hogs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how the farmers and environmentalist differ in the control of this animal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Trade a Top Priority for Administration

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

As trade continues to be a top concern for producers, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, says it’s a top priority on their list as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Cattle Feedlot Inventories Slowly Dropping

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA Livestock Analyst Shayle Shagam said the nation’s beef cattle herd is shrinking and the latest numbers shows it in a round about way. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

For the Love of Bacon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

It’s time for BLT’s and bacon burgers, but many consumers are finding that their main ingredient for some of their favorite summer lunches is costing a bit more than last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

CRP Deadline and Youth Loans Reminder

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds producers the deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up is until the close of business this Friday, Aug. 27th. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with information on how FSA also is offering operating loans to youth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …