Here’s a reminder that this Friday, April 15 is the deadline to register for either of two Alabama Grazing Clinics…April 28 in Jasper and April 29 in Oneonta. Merry Buford, NRCS District Conservationist in Blount County, encourages producers to attend. Download Audio To register or learn more go to: http://www.al.nrcs.usda.gov/news/fy11meeting.html Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Celebrating and Debating the Pecan
There is often heated debate on the correct pronunciation of a very familiar nut, the pecan. But there is little dispute over the fact that they can be a tasty and healthy addition to your diet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Mechanical Farming
Once upon a time…it was done by hand. Now, Everett Griner tells us how machines do the work. 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, …
Ag Sector has Concerns as Debate on 2012 Budget Starts
The House Budget Committee Chairman, Paul Ryan, has proposed a 2012 budget plan that would reduce spending by 179-billion dollars the first year and 5.6-trillion over the next decade. But Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis at the National Cotton Council, says it has many in the Ag industry concerned by the extent of the cuts to …
Beef Checkoff Promoting Product to Consumers
In our “Get to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff Gerald Long, a beef producer from Bainbridge, Georgia says the checkoff plays a big role in getting the beef message out to consumers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Dangerous Savings
With the government trying to save money on food inspection, Everett Griner tells us that this is just…no place to save. 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 …
Auburn Making Changes to Improve Recruitment
Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Dean, Bill Batchelor, says their department offers a lot of opportunities for students looking for one of the numerous career options available in an Ag related field, but there is also a lot of competition which is why they are making some changes to the department in order to improve recruitment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
4-H Accepts Active Lifestyles Goal
USDA is challenging 100-thousand 4-H members to complete the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award challenge by September 2011. 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
AJCA Roundup Registration is Open
The 5th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup is coming up in July and Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Reid Blossom invites AJCA members to register on line at bamabeef.org. 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 …
Growing Pains
The genetically modified issue is still in courts. Everett Griner tells us what progress has come to the case. 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 …