With widespread damage and destruction hitting the Southeast, much of the focus has been in urban areas but Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says Alabama’s agriculture has also had extensive damage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
A Sunny Spot in Cancer Research
Scientists have discovered that sunflower proteins could be the answer to cheaper, plant based drug manufacturing used in treating existing forms of cancer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FCA President Says EPA Must Be Stopped
We told you yesterday the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association filed a lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s determination letter and final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria for waters in Florida. But FCA President Jim Strickland said there is no reason to believe the numeric nutrient criteria rule is strictly a Florida issue. Download Audio Sponsored …
North Alabama Agriculture Suffers Serious Tornado Damage
Here is a news release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries concerning the recent storms which hit the state: MONTGOMERY – Widespread damage and destruction has hit Alabama’s agriculture infrastructure with preliminary assessments indicating extensive damage to the state’s multi-billion-dollar poultry industry. “We have deployed our field inspectors to the hard hit areas of North Alabama to assist …
AL Cattlemen’s Association Helping after Storms
While most of the news coverage after the devastating storms and tornados which hit Alabama have focused on the larger cities, many folks in the rural areas suffered as well. I was able to catch up with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell, who this morning gave us an update on what he knows at this time …
Homemade Energy
Everett Griner checks out why farmers are moving to energy production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026
Reminder to Producers Regarding Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2011 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Val Dolcini today reminded crop and livestock producers throughout states that have recently experienced severe damage from flooding, wildfires and tornados that FSA programs may be available to assist with recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Ag Concerned Regarding EPA’s Draft of Regulatory Guidance
The latest fight between the Environmental Protection Agency and the agricultural community comes in the form of EPA’s Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Releases Leafy Greens Proposal
USDA has released its proposal for a Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement aimed at helping the industry address food safety concerns in leafy greens. Rayne Pegg, Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, gives us the details on the voluntary agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
CCC Loan Rates Announced & FSA Accepting Bio-Mass Proposals
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest loan rates from the Commodity Credit Corporation along with information about proposals now being accepted for bio-mass projects. CCC Rates: Download Audio Bio-mass: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …