The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association met with USDA officials this week about the associations proposed new governance structure, and NCBA President Steve Foglesong said the Secretary of Agriculture had a list of questions for them to answer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
DCP Signup Deadline Nearing
Enrollment for the 2010 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP) and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) will end next Tuesday, June 1, 2010 and Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …
Animal Shelter Shortage
Iceland farmers are overwhelmed. Why? They have a serious problem that Everett Griner tells us about. 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
FL NRCS Working to Restore Longleaf Pine Plot
FL NRCS State Resource Conservationist, Greg Hendricks, says they hope that their work in restoring 40 acres of Longleaf Pine back behind their Brooksville Plant Materials Center will help serve as an example for landowners. 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 …
House and Senate not Agreeing on Tax Extenders Bill
A Tax Extenders bill is currently moving through the house that includes a one-year retroactive extension of the biodiesel tax incentive and 1.5-billion dollars in crop loss disaster assistance. However, Senate Republicans are preparing an alternative bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Higher Estimate for Peanut Crop
According to the latest estimates, more peanuts are expected this year as Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers. 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, …
ACA Ready for Summer Grilling Season
While efforts have already begun, the unofficial start to the annual summer grilling season kicks off this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday, and Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley said they are looking forward to it. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Beef Summer Grilling Season Time
With the summer grilling season here, the beef checkoff will be promoting key grilling occasions along with various retail promotions throughout the summer. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. 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 …
AL New Dean for AU College of Agriculture
Auburn University has announced that William Batchelor will join their staff as the new Dean of the University’s College of Agriculture. 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 …
USDA Holds Regional Communications Seminars for State FSAs
USDA Farm Service Agency state leaders and communications personnel are holding a series of regional meetings around the country focused on communicating effectively in a changing media world. This week’s meeting involves nine southeastern states and the meeting is being held in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to representing Farm Broadcasting on a media panel, I also had a chance to …