From the National Chicken Council: Destin, Fla. – The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recognized 96 chicken and turkey facilities for outstanding safety performance through the implementation of innovative and effective employee safety and health programs. The annual safety awards were presented during the 2014 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry held in Destin, Fla. The Joint Industry …
Peanut Price Update
While this week’s peanut posted price held steady, Tyron Spearman reports there was as rise in the shell price. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …
Florida Forest Service Sets Prescribed Fire Record
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Forest Service oversees one of the most active prescribed fire programs in the country in order to reduce the risk of wildfires and keep Florida’s natural habitats healthy and growing. During the past year, the Florida Forest Service reports that more than 2.5 million acres across …
Wildfire Increase Impacting Forest Service Budget
Over the past few weeks we have experienced some dry conditions across parts of the Southeast, but we are nowhere near the drought conditions being found in the Southwestern part of our nation, especially in the state of California. Weather conditions in various parts of the country this year have really impacted the Forest Service budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant …
Consumers Get Livestock Welfare info from Other Groups
A recent survey suggests consumers are using animal protection organizations as their primary source of information about livestock welfare. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …
NFU Withdraws from Beef Checkoff Working Group
The National Farmers Union has withdrawn from the working group attempting to reach a consensus on changes to the beef checkoff program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Alabama Farmer Visiting Panama, Ecuador to See Soy Checkoff in Action
Kyle Bridgeforth from Tanner, Alabama is in Panama and Ecuador this week participating in the soy checkoff’s “See for Yourself” program. Bridgeforth was one of 10 select farmers from around the country who got the opportunity to learn more about their customers beyond the elevator, and the soy checkoff’s role in marketing U.S. soy to those customers. I was able …
The Cost of Raising a Child Increases
New numbers from USDA shows the cost of raising a child has increased. Cindy Zimmerman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Georgia Cotton Commission Has Info about Decision Aids
Cotton growers should have received their production history in the mail, and Chris Chammoun with the Georgia Cotton Commission explains how you can use that info with some of the new decision aids to help make plans for your farming operation. Download Audio To learn more go to georgiacottoncommission.org. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Beef Checkoff Gives Back to the Community
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know the beef checkoff allows producers to give back to the community? Tina Hammonds from Lowndes County, Alabama has information on how they did just that. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …