With the GA Cotton Commission currently undergoing their mandatory referendum, Craig Brown with the National Cotton Council reminds producers that the commission plays a vital role in addressing concerns facing the cotton industry today. Download Audio The deadline for GA cotton farmers to vote in the GA Cotton Commission referendum is March 5, 2013. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
AL NRCS Programs Start at the Local Level
AL NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says even though many of their programs are state or even nationwide, it all starts at the local level. 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 …
Climate Change Becoming Yet Another Risk for Farmers to Manage
Bill Hohenstein, director of USDA’s Climate Change Program Office, outlines a new report regarding the affects of climate change to agriculture. 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 …
Recent Rains in the South Have Not Reached Much of FL
Recent rains have soaked much of the deep southeast, but USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says they have not reached much of Florida, which continues to suffer from drought like conditions. 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 …
Free BQA Certification This Month
We have news about something free on this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. For beef and dairy producers, from now through March 15, 2013 your checkoff-funded BQA program is giving you the chance to become certified for free thanks to a partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim and the Beef Cattle …
Peanut Price Update & Southeast May Plant Less Cotton
There are no real changes in peanut prices this week as Tyron Spearman updates where those stand along with recent numbers indicating less cotton may be planted this year across the Southeast. Peanuts: Download Audio Cotton: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
USDA Designates 27 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Florida
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. The counties are: 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 …
Concerns over Possible Food Safety Inspectors Furlough
If across-the-board budget cuts take place as scheduled on March 1, then Department of Agriculture inspectors could be furloughed meaning meatpacking plants would have to temporarily shut down. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, said that would have a real impact on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day with Strawberries
Indulge in your Valentine’s cravings all while sticking to your New Year’s diet with strawberries. 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 16, 2026
ASTA Working to Better Educate Farmers About Seed Handling
Andy Lavigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, says they are trying to be proactive regarding potential government regulations by better educating farmers about proper handling and use of new seed varieties and treatments. Download Audio For more with ASTA President and CEO Andy Lavigne regarding their efforts click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …