WASHINGTON, April 15, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that starting today, eligible farmers and ranchers can sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs restored by passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
EPA Water Rules Discussed by Cattlemen and Women
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Legislative Conference was held last week and NCBA’s Ashley McDonald looks at one of the issues discussed. That being the EPA’s rule on waters of the United States. 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 …
Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with Washington D.C. Trip
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association held their annual Legislative Conference last week in Washington, D.C. And Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Dr. Billy Powell, said it was a good meeting as he runs through some of the many topics that were discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Be Patient When it Comes to Planting
While the calendar shows it’s mid-April, and while temperatures across the Southeast have been a bit warmer, the forecast is for cooler temps to drop across a large part of our region once again. And as Tyron Spearman reports, farmers are being encouraged to be patient when it comes to planting this year’s crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Future Farmers
Many are concerned about the future of farming, just who will take over this huge responsibility? USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden says there is a farm bill program that addresses this issue. 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 …
National Cotton Council Pleased with Farm Bill Education Meetings
Vice President of Producer Affairs for the National Cotton Council gives a recap of their recently held farm bill education meetings. 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 …
New Favorable Forecast for Cotton Growers
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber has this report regarding the new and more favorable forecast for U.S. cotton growers. 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 SharpShooter™June …
Tax Reductions Theme of Florida’s 2014 Legislative Session
As Florida’s legislative session enters the home stretch with only 18 days left, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Montford, House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman Matt Caldwell, and House State Affairs Committee Chairman Jim Boyd, all offer their views about how a couple of different tax cutting bills will affect the ag sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Southeastern Sustainable Livestock Conference Coming
The Southeastern Sustainable Livestock Conference will be held April 26th as farmers, slaughter plants, students, extension agents, food systems advocates, and others to learn more about sustainable meat production. 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 …
Georgia Beef Referendum Ballots Need to Be Mailed
John Callaway, Chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef, wants to remind producers the deadline to mail your referendum ballot back in is this Tuesday, April 15th. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …