The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) board of directors met last week and approved the 2017 Beef Checkoff marketing plan. ACA Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell says the board also passed the budget for the ACA general fund. Download Audio And during that meeting, Dr. Billy Powell announced his retirement plans. To learn more about that click here. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Georgia Forages Suffering in Drought
For many livestock producers in Georgia, there aren’t any forages this year due to the drought which has a grip on most of the state. And Jennifer Tucker, assistant professor with the University of Georgia, knows the situation is not going to get better any time soon. Download Audio More information can be found on the Georgia Forages website. Sponsored …
Possible Change to Estate Tax Calculations
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Treasury proposed a change to the regulations that determine how estate taxes are calculated. Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, explains how this change could affect family farms and small businesses across rural America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent
The price of American farmland may be heading for its first significant drop since the mid-1980s. MetLife Agricultural Finance says that based on certain measurements, market conditions are the worst they’ve been since the Farm Crisis. Agri Money dot Com says land prices likely will fall 20 percent from the top end that was established early last year. MetLife, one …
Food Cost
Everett Griner talks about Economic rise led by food cost in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal
Cathy Isom has some good news for consumers when it comes to how much your Thanksgiving meal will cost you this year. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Alabama NRCS Looking at EQIP to Help Producers
Drought conditions in Alabama are at the top of many minds right now, and some producers continue to look at ways to supply water for their livestock. While USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama does not have a disaster aid program, NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs, Steve Musser, explains how NRCS can help. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Ranching, Agriculture New Career for Retirees in Okaloosa County
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida helped an Okaloosa County couple start their new their new farming and ranching careers. After retiring, Randy and Tracey Duncan’s new careers on Flyin D Ranch began in 2012 when they moved onto 300 acres located 16 miles northeast of Crestview, Florida. Download Audio To read more about the Duncan’s story and …
China Peanut Production Expected to Grow
We’ve been hearing over the past few months how China has been importing a lot of U.S. peanuts. But according to Tyron Spearman, peanut production in China is expected to grow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Research Efforts on Insects in Georgia Cotton
The Georgia Cotton Commission invests grower dollars with University of Georgia researchers each year to look at various problem areas, including insects. Associate Professor with the UGA Department of Entomology in Tifton, Michael Toews, says this year one of those projects involved thrips. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …