The Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind farmers and ranchers interested in organic production about their second batching date for the Organic Initiative coming up March 30, 2012. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ag Groups Say U.S. Agriculture Would be Gravely Harmed by LightSquared’s Plans
March 14, 2012… Washington, D.C… In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) International Bureau, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and other organizations representing farmers and agribusinesses in all 50 states today declared that “high-precision GPS technology is vitally important to American agriculture, and would be gravely harmed by LightSquared’s plans.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms. 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 …
Beef Checkoff is a Sound Investment
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have John Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia who hopes producers realize what the beef checkoff has done and continues to do for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Two Separate Bioenergy Tax Credit Amendments Fail in Senate
Two separate amendments to extend the biodiesel tax credit for all of 2012 have both failed in the U.S. Senate. 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 …
GA Growers Encouraged to Attend 2012 Farm Bill Hearings
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will hold two Farm Bill forums on Friday, March 16th to discuss the Farm Bill process and to listen to farmers from across the state. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC
During U.S. Congressman Allen West’s recent visit with farmers back home in Florida, he noted that he hopes that some of agriculture’s longstanding issues can be solved soon. Download Audio For the complete interview and story click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Fix a Leak Week
American households waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water each year due to leaky pipes, toilets, showerheads and other fixtures, but fixing leaks can be easy and inexpensive. 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 …
Peanut Price and Loan Update & Chambliss Attending Farm Bill Forums
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut price and loan numbers along with a reminder about a couple of farm bill hearings that will take place this Friday in Georgia. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: 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 …
Senate Highway Bill Moves Forward with Agricultural Exemptions
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2012) – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Sponsored ContentCIR …