USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is currently in the process of implementing practices to restore and protect the habitat for the gopher tortoise. According to NRCS district Conservationist in Okaloosa county, Darryl Williams, producers are finding that the actions under the Working Lands for Wildlife partnership are very worth while. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …
Georgia Beef Producer Knows Research Efforts are Beneficial
We told you last week that a recent survey showed support for the beef checkoff remains very high and Harvey Lemmon, Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board, is one cattle producer who knows how important the checkoff is to Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Alabama Best Steak Contest Continues
“Alabama’s Best Steak” contest is a beef promotion that has really generated a lot of interest, as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said many people have been involved in the on-line effort to name the best steakhouse in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida Beef Council Getting Out Correct Info about Beef
There are various efforts to put information out to consumers about beef that may not always be true, and that’s why Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said they continuously work to provide the correct information about beef to everyone they talk to. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …
AL Producers Affected by Drought Encouraged to Visit with NRCS Office
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis encourages farmers and ranchers who have failed NRCS practices because of the drought to revisit with their local NRCS office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
GA Cotton Crop Smaller, but Better than Last Year
According to USDA, Georgia is down about 22 percent in planted cotton acreage, but the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says the crop they do have is looking pretty good. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
Food Stamp Program a Hold Up with Farm Bill
There are many concerns as to whether a farm bill can be put together before the current one expires on September 30, as Tyron Spearman looks at what one of the big hold ups will be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Export Sales Up
There is good news! Export sales are up for farm goods. Everett Griner has the news. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR 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 …
Citrus Expo to Open Wednesday in North Fort Myers
The biggest citrus event of the year – Citrus Expo – will run Wednesday and Thursday at Lee Civic Center. The first report provides an overview of Citrus Expo. Download Audio The second report describes the bustle of activity as exhibitors set up for Expo’s giant trade show. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Meat Purchase to Assist Livestock Producers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2012 – As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to do everything it can to help farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and communities being impacted by the nation’s persistent drought, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA’s intent to purchase up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish for federal food nutrition assistance programs, including food …