Kent Bacus, Associate Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, looks at the possibility of new legislation introduced in Congress to repeal the estate tax actually passing. 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 …
Peanut Researchers to Meet and Lots of Peanut Butter Delivered to Oklahoma
A group of peanut researchers are scheduled to get together next week, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with an update concerning the recent deliveries of peanut butter to the storm affected area of Oklahoma. Meeting: Download Audio Deliveries: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Pleased with Delay of Affordable Care Act Requirement
The American Farm Bureau Federation President is pleased with the annoucement this week the Obama Administration is delaying an Affordable Care Act requirement allowing them to streamline the process for complying and provide farm employers with information they need to follow the law. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Farm Bill Picture is not Very Rosy
Many wonder how quickly the U.S. House will again attempt to take up the farm bill, but there are some who are not very optimistic we’ll see anything soon. As a matter of fact David Crow, President of DC Legislative and Regulatory Services in Washington D.C., said when it comes to getting something done anytime soon it’s not a very …
Register Now for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up July 18-20 in Panama City Beach, Florida, and Tyron Spearman reminds growers and those in the industry wanting to attend to get registered. 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 …
No New Farm Bill Concerns Many Livestock Producers
While the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill continues through the end of September, many ranchers and dairy producers say failure of the House to pass a new farm bill has them concerned about what will happen. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Vilsack on July 4th
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, here are a few comments from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about what this holiday means to him. 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 …
Celebrate 4th of July with an Affordable Picnic
In preparation for the 4th of July holiday, the American Farm Bureau Federation sent volunteer shoppers out to check retail prices for a summer picnic menu. 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 …
Florida Forester to Lead Probe into Wildfire Deaths
From The News Service of Florida: Jim Karels, the director of the Florida Forest Service, will lead an investigation into the deaths this week of 19 firefighters who were battling a massive blaze in Arizona, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said Wednesday. Karels, who has been state forester since 2008, is part of a Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Beef Ambassador Program Doing Great
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Sarah Bohnenkamp, Executive Director of the American National CattleWomen, incorporated wants cattle producers to know the National Beef Ambassador team is doing a great job representign the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …