Peanut contracts are being offered this week for those who still have some from last years crop as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 Sets New Standards for Reducing Foodborne Pathogens in Chickens and Turkeys
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced implementation of revised and new performance standards aimed at reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in young chickens and turkeys. The improved standards will become effective in July 2011. With the new standards, FSIS is encouraging establishments slaughtering chicken and …
Land Values
Today Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of minds. Is there a limit to farm land values? 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 …
Precision Farming is a Win for Both AL Farmers and Environment
Precision farming allows for the use of GPS systems to apply nutrients and pesticides to landscapes, making it economical for farmers and environmentally friendly. Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says that’s why the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is encouraging producers to sign up for the Precision Farming Incentive. Download Audio The 2011 funding deadline for the Precision Farming …
Peanuts for the Good Life
Peanuts are affordable and tasty, but Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board says many consumers are unaware of their nutritional benefits. 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 …
NPPC Scores CAFO Suit Victory Over EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2011 – In a unanimous decision issued today, a federal court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cannot require livestock operations to obtain Clean Water Act (CWA) permits unless they are discharging manure into a waterway of the United States. The decision is a major victory for pork producers, said the National Pork Producers Council. …
ACA Knows Agriculture is Facing Budget Cuts
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said with the Alabama Legislative session well underway, it’s obvious that budgets cuts will be felt across the state in all areas including agriculture. 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 …
No More Major Changes to National Ag Budget & GA Peanut Day
Today Tyron Spearman looks at what is being said about possible budgets cuts to agriculture in our nation’s capitol along with a reminder about an event coming up this Thursday in Atlanta. Plus Tyron also has information about the passing well known to many in the peanut industry. Passing: Download Audio Ag Budget: Download Audio Peanut Day: Download Audio Sponsored …
2011 Commodity Classic Achieves Record-Breaking Attendance
ST. LOUIS (March 15, 2011) –The 2011 Commodity Classic surpassed all previous turnout records with a total of 4,826 attendees. Farm families represented over half of the participants with 2,776 attendees, and first-time attendees saw an 80 percent increase over the previous year. Commodity Classic is the premier convention and trade show of the National Corn Growers Association, the American …
Organic vs. G. M.
It’s a question of whose rights? Everett Griner explains. 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