With various Christmas meal plans being made this week, the beef checkoff is hoping consumers will be sure to have beef on the table. Today we hear from Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, George Kempfer with the Florida Beef Council, and Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board who all hope you enjoy beef for your family …
More Lobbying Needed for Peanuts
Today Tyron Spearman reports about how the industry is being asked to work on lobbying efforts to promote peanuts in certain ways. 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 …
FFB Pleased with the Estate Tax Deal
Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau says the new estate tax extension that allows for a 5-million dollar exemption and a 35% rate is exactly what they have been hoping for. 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 …
Freeze Effects on Specialty Crops and Their Markets
The following three reports are a quick update on how the bitter cold in recent weeks that has blasted the Deep South has affected our specialty crops. Effects on Markets: Download Audio Sugarcane Crop: Download Audio Georgia’s Specialty Crops: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Signage of Tax Bill Gives Farmers Cause for Celebration
Farmers can finally let out a sigh of relief with President Obama signing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. 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 …
Pulse Flours Becoming Popular in Baking Industry
There is a lot of interest within the baking industry in using flours made from pulse crops as Marketing Specialist Kaye Effertz with the Northern Pulse Growers Association tells us more. 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, …
Peanut Deliveries/New Ag Committee/AL Growers Meet Congresswoman
While most feel peanut harvest may be over, deliveries of new peanuts continue as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest numbers along with bringing us the names of Republicans from our area who have been appointed to the ag committee and how a few Alabama growers were able to meet their new ag committee person. Deliveries Download Audio Committee: Download …
Tight Cattle Supplies Dominate Market Outlook
Even though the latest report shows the number of cattle and calves in feedlots on December 1st was 3 percent above last year and November placements were 6 percent above last year, the question is what happens once those cattle are marketed. And a USDA livestock analyst looks at what we can expect when that happens. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Global Grid Marketing Promotion
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Department of Agriculture’s international marketing efforts. More information is available online by clicking on “Global Grid.” 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 …
NACD announces continued support for AG CONNECT Expo
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that NACD will continue its partnership with AEM and AG CONNECT Expo for the 2011 show. Spokespersons for the two organizations said the partnership will serve agriculture by elevating conservation awareness. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …