Looking ahead at how beef checkoff dollars will be used in Alabama was the topic of discussion at the recent marketing plan meeting, as Erin Hunter with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, said they were able to lay out what needs to be accomplished in 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Consumers Going Online for Beef Information
The checkoff-funded Beef Its What’s For Dinner dot-com website remains the leading online destination for recipes dedicated to beef, as Meredith Stevens said visitors to the site are finding exactly what they need by way of recipes and cooking information and tips in order to have a great beef-eating experience. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
AL NRCS Progressing with Migratory Bird Initiative
In the wake of this summer’s Gulf Oil Spill, we reported on Alabama’s efforts in the Natural Resources Conservation Services Migratory Bird Initiative. And Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations, Charlie Ramsey, says the response from landowners was very positive and they are progressing nicely with the implementation of contracts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Research has Found that E-Coli Thrives Around Roots of Plants
Researchers at Purdue University have found that E. coli can live for weeks around the roots of plants, such as lettuce, and can eventually contaminate above-ground leaves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, 2026Florida …
Recovery Act Scorecard
USDA has issued the Administration’s Recovery Act scorecard for rural America. And Rural Development Chief, Dallas Tonsager, says he believes the efforts have been successful. The following two reports have the details. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Leaf Vegetables
Everett Griner lets us know just how southern staples are finding new tables. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
McMillan Ready to Start Tenure as AL Ag Commissioner
Alabama’s new Agriculture Commissioner, Republican John McMillan, says that he is ready to play an important role in serving the citizens in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cuba Trade Expected to Remain an Issue in New Congress
Trade is expected to get a bit of a lift with the new Republican Congress, but Cuba trade and travel reform, may remain a hotly contested issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, 2026Florida …
BQA Involves Common Sense Practices
This week we are starting a new series which will run for the next few weeks called the “BQA Quality Report” and it’s brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. In our first report, Carol Hicks with the University of Georgia and BQA State Coordinator in Georgia, talks about how BQA practices are just a …
Plant Manipulation
There are reasons why crop yield has to be expanded. Everett Griner tells explores this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026