EWP Funds Working to Restore AL Watersheds

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS, Weather

AL NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says that they are currently in the midst of implementing Emergency Watershed Protection funds in response to last April’s devastating tornadoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

FL Wildfire Awareness Week

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Specialty Crops, Weather

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Forest Service offered five tips to help Floridians protect themselves against the dangers of wildfire. Wildfire Awareness Week, which recognizes the wildfires that raged through Florida in 1998, burning more than 500,000 acres and damaging or destroying 337 homes and other structures, will be held April 8 through14. …

Possible Cold Wave Causing Concern

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says some computer models are predicting a cold air mass to arrive to the southeast by Wednesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

Planting Progress Ahead of Average Pace

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the unseasonable warm weather has planting ahead of the average pace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Even With This Warm Spring, Freeze Threat Still Lingers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Weather

The above average temps are expected to continue at least into next week, but USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey warns growers that technically we are still in spring and still in the window of a late freeze. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Mild Winter Not Beneficial for Strawberry Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The same mild winter that has given blueberry growers a boost, has resulted in strawberry growers contending with a excess of fruit in the marketplace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Mild Winter Could Result in Long Profitable Spring for FL Blueberries

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

This year’s mild winter may result in a long spring that could equate into a longer blueberry marketing window for FL growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

GA Peaches Blooming Ahead of Schedule

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the warm conditions across the South is causing the blooming fruit trees to be way ahead of schedule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …