Slight Improvement in Drought Areas

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock, Weather

The latest drought monitor report shows just over 60 percent of the country is still under drought conditions, a slight improvement due to the recent rains across the South and Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

GA & AL Included in Latest USDA Drought Declaration and AL Congressman Appointed to House Ag Committee

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

USDA has made their first disaster declaration for 2013 and numerous counties in both AL and GA were included. Tyron Spearman has the details along with a story regarding the appointment of an AL Congressman to the House Ag Committee. Drought Declaration Download Audio Ag Committee Appointment Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

USDA Designates 597 Counties in 2013 as Drought Disaster Areas – Includes GA & AL

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to drought and heat, making all qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans. These are the first disaster designations made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2013. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Winding Down

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Weather

The European wine industry is facing serious problems. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Given the Challenges, Ag Sector Did Quite Well in 2012

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

Considering the many challenges farmers faced during 2012, USDA chief economist Joe Glauber says the ag sector is in surprisingly good shape. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Top Food Issues for 2012 and 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

The following two stories take a quick look back at the top food stories of 2012 and give some thoughts on what might be the key issues for food, beverage and agribusiness in 2013. 2012: Download Audio 2013: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Cattle Placement Numbers Affected by Drought Conditions

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Weather

Cattle placements numbers in feedlots during November was a surprise for many as the trade had expected a larger decline than what we saw, as one factor may be the latest drought monitor report which shows no change in hay and cattle areas in drought conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

A Christmas Wish

Dan Agri View, 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, Weather

Everett Griner tells us about his Christmas wish. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

No El Niño

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

Is there a climate change or not? Everett Griner asked another question…Who knows? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Climatologist Predicting Major FL Freeze Event for Mid January

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

The Harris-Mann Climatology’s annual Florida Freeze Outlook indicates a strong chance of sub-freezing temperatures as far south as central Florida around the middle of January. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Education and Promotion …