The Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, says farmers and ranchers deserve a lot of credit for the success of the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. 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 …
UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day Showcasing Research Efforts
The sun was bright and the breeze light during the 2013 UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day, as farmers from across the state gathered in Tifton to get a first-hand look at research efforts being conducted on their behalf. Lee Crumley is one of those who attended and spoke to us about the value of hearing from the specialist and …
Peanuts are Big Business in Southeast
While there are a variety of crops grown and livestock raised here in the Southeast, peanuts are still a big business. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the numbers. 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 …
Efforts to Keep Up Momentum on Immigration Reform
Immigration reform has been a top agricultural priority for years, but it has just recently taken center stage in Washington. And Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says how they are working to keep the momentum on the issue going. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Some States Return to LFTB Purchases in Schools
While USDA has repeatedly affirmed the safety of lean finely textured beef, the overall amount of it purchased by the school lunch program is down about 95-percent. 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 …
Nutrition Bill Still Unsettled in the House
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says everything about the farm bill process has been hard, but the fight surrounding the nutrition title is an extremely difficult 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Natural Fire Retardant Coating for Homes
USDA researchers have developed an all natural temporary fire retardant gel that could give protection to homes caught in a wildfire. 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 …
Gloomy Summer Has Alabama Cotton Progress Lagging Behind
Dickie Hobbs from Elkmont, Alabama says this summer’s wet and gloomy days have slowed the progress of his cotton crop. 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 …
Florida Row Crop Farmers Dealing with Yield and Quality Concerns
James Marshall of Baker, Florida, says the excessive rain in the panhandle this year has affected the quality of his cotton crop. 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 …
Wet Weather has Reduced Georgia Cotton Yields
Ricky McWhorter of Ocilla, Georgia, says this summer’s rains have had an impact on the yields for the cotton crop in his area. 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 …