Great Planting Progress for Cotton but Alabama Field Work Lagging Behind

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

Southern farmers had another successful week getting the crop in the ground, but some are still lagging behind. Great Planting Progress for Cotton: Download Audio Alabama Field Work Lagging Behind: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 16, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Weather

This quick recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast features reports regarding the fate of tax extenders, crop progress and beef from Brazil. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

AgNet This Week: Waters of the U.S., RFS Update; Peanut Plantings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Weather

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features updates from USDA and EPA officials on the RFS and the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Watching Cotton Abandonment Rates Closely

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

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Gerry Bange believes this could be another year of potentially large abandonment rates for cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

Pasture and Range Conditions Better than Last Year

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

USDA is once again issuing their weekly pasture and range conditions report, and Brad Rippey explains why conditions are currently better than last year at this time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

NRCS Working with Partners to Aid in Storm Recovery

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Parts of the Southeast suffered serious damage from the recent storm that trounced across much of the nation. Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, notes that although they are not a disaster response agency, they can help those affected recover, with programs such as the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

More Peanut Butter Delivered

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

More peanut butter donations have been put together and delivered to areas that were recently affected by storms. Tyron Spearman has another update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

Florida Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Weather

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced today that the State of Florida received a Presidential Declaration to provide federal assistance to counties impacted by the severe storms and flooding April 28 – May 6, 2014. The declaration for Individual Assistance provides federal assistance to individuals and families who were affected in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

NRCS Chief on Disaster Follow-up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Weather

One of the speakers today during the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch, was USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was able to ask him how NRCS will be involved after the recent storms which spawned tornadoes in North Alabama and left flooding issues in South Alabama and across parts of Florida. He …

The Affects of Weather On The Cattle Herd

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

The National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s is holding their annual Washington Watch this week, and Rhonda Garrison spent some time with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall discussing the long-term drought in the west, and it’s affects on the nation’s cattle herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …