The 2016 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues today at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham. Cattlemen and Women from across the state are on hand for the 73rd annual event. And today is Jim Akin’s last day serving as ACA President, a year he says he has really enjoyed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 26, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, a national media call took place this week concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership, we look at why it’s important for cattle producers to be BQA certified, provide an update on the availability of peanut seed, we have information about Pistachios, Marijuana and more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending February 12th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Scott Declares Emergency in Lake Okeechobee Discharges
From: The News Service of Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed an executive order Friday declaring a state of emergency for counties impacted by the ongoing discharge of polluted water from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries. The order, which called on the Obama administration to fund repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding the lake, authorizes Florida …
Peanut Farmers Reminded about Crop Insurance Deadline
Tyron Spearman has a story reminding peanut farmers that a crop insurance deadline is coming up next week. 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, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Florida Producers Doing Well with Animal Traceability Rule
USDA’s national rule on animal traceability has been in effect for a while now, as it established general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate. I recently talked with Stephen Monroe, with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Animal Industry, who told me the program in Florida is running well. Download Audio Sponsored …
Alabama Cattlemen Meeting in Birmingham
The 2016 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham. Producers from across the state will be on hand to discuss various issues. 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, …
World Pistachio Day
The colorful pistachio nut that will be celebrated all over the world today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 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, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Marijuana, a Hot Crop
Everett Griner talks about legal marijuana becoming a major crop in today’s Agri View. 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, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Soil Health Institute Appoints Inaugural Members to Board of Directors
From the Soil Health Institute: RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2016) – The Soil Health Institute marked a milestone today in the organization’s efforts to bring world-class leaders together to help improve soil health. The Institute announced it has appointed 13 members to its first-ever board of directors. “Ensuring we have healthy soils is one of the most important, …