The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is facing an immediate $2.3 million cut resulting in the announcement of employee layoffs. And with another $4.7 million planned to be cut for the 2012 fiscal year, Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan says he hopes to find other ways to make up the budget shortfalls for the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Honoring America’s Producers
This week has been National Ag Week, but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that anytime is a great time to recognize our nation’s farmers and ranchers. 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 …
Farm Budget Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. 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
USDA Seeks Public Input on Conservation Policy Issues
Auburn, Ala – One of six regional meetings seeking public input on natural resource policy issues will take place Tuesday, March 22, at the Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Ala. This Southern regional meeting, which will be 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to anyone with an interest in natural resource conservation policy issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
The Skinny on Peanuts
March is National Peanut Month, and Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board says consumers can celebrate getting more information from two websites, nationalpeanutboard.org and skinnyonnuts.com. 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 …
U.S. Poultry Returning to Other Markets
While U.S. poultry exports have returned to Russia and China, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there have been some recent developments. 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 …
Beef to China
Record beef exports to China! Everett Griner explains why. 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
Import Values on a Steady Climb but Still Far Below Exports
Agricultural imports are showing steady month-to-month increases bringing prices for the major ag products we buy from other countries up quite a bit, but Agriculture Department analyst Nora Brooks, says there is no need to panic as imports are still far below our export values. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
Smart Sheep
New research shows that sheep may be cleverer than previously thought and could help scientist develop new treatments and therapies for people living with Huntington’s Disease. 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 …
Reaching Teachers and Students about Beef
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association Wendy Petteway from Zolfo Springs, Florida, said when it comes to getting the beef message out to youngsters they use beef checkoff dollars to help with educational efforts. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff …