The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture met Feb. 28 for a hearing focusing on the Bush administration’s farm bill proposal as it relates to specialty crops and organics. USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Connor answered questions from subcommittee members about the specialty crop title to the USDA 2007 Farm Bill proposals the agency released on Jan. 31. Report …
Prospective Plantings Survey
The big question among corn, soybean and wheat producers at the Commodity Classic last week was how much are you planting this year? USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is asking that same question right now during the annual planting intentions survey, according to Herb Vanderberry, director of the Alabama NASS office. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Legislature Kicks Off With Citrus Issues as a Major Concern
March 6th marks the first day of the 2007 Florida Legislative Session, and Mike Sparks, of Florida Citrus Mutual, says it is important for the citrus producers to stay focused on the major concerns for the industry this year, the Greenbelt Law, and Citrus Research Funding. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …
Use Copper Wisely
In this report, another Dupont-sponsored “Ask Your Citrus Expert” feature. This week Dr. Jim Graham,UF/CREC in Lake Alfred, discusses the importance of understanding copper products and their application rate. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …
Region II Cattlemen to Meet in Florida
In April, NCBA’s Melanie SoJourner says Cattlemen from across the Southeast are invited to be in Florida for the Region II meetings. Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
CCC Still Owns ’05 Peanuts
After last week’s attempts to sell ’05 crop peanuts, Tyron Spearman says the CCC didn’t get rid of all of them. Â Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
FDA Confirms Salmonella at Plant
Tyron Spearman looks at a report from the FDA concerning the peanut butter salmonella issue. Â Report (:25 wma)Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look back at last week’s cattle market numbers. Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
You Can Work it as a Hobby or as a Full Time Business
It is not all fun and does require commitment. What is it? Everett Griner let’s us know what this is and what might be required.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Poultry Houses Destroyed in Alabama
Montgomery – Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Ron Sparks has confirmed that several poultry houses across South Alabama have been damaged and some destroyed due to thunderstorms and tornados that moved through the state on Thursday. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …