Lamb and sheep producers utilize a myriad of USDA programs to assist with their operations. Rod Bain has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Cotton Industry Hoping for Access to Risk Management Tools
Many cotton growers are eager to see if efforts by the National Cotton Council to provide them access to the Ag Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net options will occur. Tyron Spearman has more on the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Record Student Participation at ASTA Event
The American Seed Trade Association stepped up its efforts to “Seed the Future” with a new generation of seed industry professionals, which resulted in a record number of students participating in the recent ASTA CSS 2015 and Seed Expo. ASTA Director of Meetings and Services Jennifer Crouse explains why it was important for them to have a large number of …
Survey Concerning Hormones and Steroids in Chicken
A new study recently released by the National Chicken Council shows nearly 80 percent of American consumers mistakenly believe that chicken contains added hormones or steroids when in fact no chicken sold or raised in the U.S. is given hormones or steroids. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
Challenges and Opportunities facing Women, Minority and Veteran Farmers
Congresswoman Gwen Graham and USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will host a panel discussion on January 19, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EST at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University in Tallahassee. Ag producers, natural resource managers and Ag industry are invited to participate. Please RSVP to Tristin Brown at tristin.brown@mail.house.gov or call 850-891-8610. Registration is free. Coffee and pastries will …
Alabama Landowners Invited to Restore and Protect Habitat
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants landowners to know funding is available for those who want to restore and protect habitat for seven focus species, including the gopher tortoise. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
Chairman Conaway Issues Statement of Support for Omnibus Bill
From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement upon the unveiling of the fiscal year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. “This responsible funding bill is a win for rural America, and I commend Chairman Hal Rogers and House leadership for including many top priorities of farmers and ranchers. I encourage …
Peanut Harvest Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on the peanut harvest and where numbers currently stand with inspections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Producer Enjoys Writing Checks to Beef Checkoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, John Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia is one producer who knows the value of the beef checkoff, and thus looks forward to contributing to it each year. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Georgia Cotton Commission Pleased with Lawmakers’ Efforts
It was announced yesterday that cotton farmers have received strong backing from Capitol Hill as 100 members of the House of Representatives urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to use legal authority provided under the 2014 Farm Bill to provide crucial help. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the commission is pleased to see this backing. Download Audio …