No Match Letter Change

The Department of Homeland Security has made some changes to the “No Match” letters being sent to employers of workers with social security number issues, but American Farm Bureau officials say problems remain for producers who hire temporary labor. Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

Georgia Cotton and Corn Update

Cotton planting has yet to begin in Georgia, according to the state ag statistics service, but that is normal for this time of year. Growers are looking to plant just a few more acres than last year, bucking the national trend of declines in cotton acreage. Meanwhile, corn acres are expected to increase almost 80 percent in the state and …

CSP Signup Information

A new signup for the Conservation Security Program begins on April 18 and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida and Alabama are offering workshops about the program for landowners in the Choctawhatchee River watershed that includes parts of the panhandle and southern Alabama. The workshops will be held April 22 at 9:00 am at the Coffee County Farm Center …

Farmer and the Grill

Grass fed meat is getting to be more popular these days, but it does require some different cooking methods to bring out the best flavor. Grass fed meat producer Shannon Hayes has written a book called “The Farmer and The Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing, and Spit-Roasting Grass-Fed Meat,” that offers some tips and techniques and Laura McNamara did …

No News Yet on a Farm Bill

As many continue to wonder what will happen this Friday when the current extension of the farm bill expires, Tyron Spearman has another update on where things stand in our nation’s capitol.  Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

Pricing in the Fed Cattle Market

Everyone in agriculture is facing higher input costs, including those in the cattle indsutry. As feed prices continue to climb, Randy Blach with CattleFax, looks at how this has been and will continue to affect fed cattle pricing.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Pork Conference Set for Florida

The 2008 Pork Management Conference is coming up May 7th-9th in Destin. Florida.  Report (:30 mp3) 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

New Florida Conservationist on the Job

The new state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is settling into his new position. Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

NutriSphere-N

With fertilizer prices continuing to increase, its more important than ever to get the most from fertilizer applications, so Specialty Fertilizer Products has developed NutriSphere-N® nitrogen fertilizer manager. Find out more at nutrisphere-n.com. Report(1:00 mp3) 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 …

Farm Bill Work Down to Wire

Congress is literally down to the wire this week for passage of a new farm bill and the chairman of the conference committee says he’s working hard to get it done. Report 1(1:00 mp3) Committee chairman Tom Harkin says a long term extension of the farm bill remains a possibility but the problems will remain. Report 2(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR …