Ag in Review for the Week of May 16, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Disaster Assistance Webinar Showcases Collaborative Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Poultry, Weather

In the following report Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian speaks on the webinar that was held late last week to update producers impacted by the recent tornadoes on the recovery resources that may be available to them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Sugarcane Growers Scheduled to Face More Water Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Weather

The lingering drought is straining water supplies for sugar cane growers and other farmers and will soon force them to cut their water use by 45 percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

AL Ag Community Pitching in to Help Those Affected by Tornadoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Weather

The destructive tornadoes that hit our region may no longer be making the national headlines, but Jeff Helms with the Alabama Farmers Federations says the ag community continues to remember and assist those affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

A Look At Florida Citrus Weather, Packing, Processing, Coming Events

Dan Citrus, Florida, Weather

This report notes there have been extreme drought conditions in parts of the Florida citrus belt, updates packinghouse and processing plant activities, and reports on several upcoming citrus events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

Shutdown of Mississippi Would Have Wide Reaching Affect on Ag

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

The recent flooding has not yet directly affected our farmers, but Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Mike Strain, explains that if those rising flood waters on the Mississippi River shut down agricultural commerce it would be extremely costly for ag sector and the entire nation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

South Georgia Drought Continuing to Worsen

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

As some areas in the Southeast are drowning in moisture, Tyron Spearman gives a report on how South Georgia is starting to get quite parched. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

AL Field Crops Also Affected by Tornadoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Weather

Jeff Helms with the Alabama Farmers Federation says the devastation to Alabama’s Poultry industry from the tornadoes has been widely reported, but field crops were affected as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

AL Gov Urges Producers Affected by Weather to Register with FEMA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, Poultry, Weather

We have already documented that the tornadoes devastated Alabama’s poultry industry and now Alabama Governor Robert Bentley explains that the forestry industry was hit hard as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

GA Producers Affected by Tornadoes Urged to Register with FEMA

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Weather

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano encourages producers who suffered damage from the tornadoes to register with FEMA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …