Bacon Bits

Everett Griner looks at the question on why we are eating less bacon. 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

NRCS Extends Sign-up Period for Conservation Stewardship Program

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2010 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White today announced the ranking period cut-off date for producer applications in NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) has been extended to January 7, 2011. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Bill Gillon Named Cotton Board CEO

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – The Cotton Board is pleased to announce William A. “Bill” Gillon as its new President and CEO. Cotton Board Chairman Craig Shook, a producer from Corpus Christi, Texas, stated “Bill brings an outstanding record of achievement and service within the cotton industry to the Cotton Board. He is respected throughout agriculture as well as the U.S. Department …

Trade Issue Updates

There is some news on the trade front as the following report has updates on the first U.S. chicken shipment to Russia and the trucking dispute with Mexico. 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 …

Retail Food Prices Down Just a Bit in Third Quarter

The latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey shows a slight dip in retail food prices during the third quarter of 2010. 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 …

AL Beef Month Includes Read for the Record

While a variety of activities will be taking place during October Beef Month in Alabama, Selina Knight with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one has producers from 29 different counties participating. 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, …

New opportunity

Everett Griner looks at how there are non-farm careers in research. 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

Veal for Columbus Day

A new promotion funded by the beef checkoff is designed to motivate home cooks to prepare veal on this Columbus Day. 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 …

Field Day Highlights AL NRCS Restoration of Family Forest Land

During the second of three Regional Forestry Field Days, Philip Jones, owner of the host site Full Circle Farms, and NRCS District Conservationist, Steve Yelverton, discussed how the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program has helped restore the family’s pine stand. Download Audio The final Regional Field Day will be held on October 14 in Jackson County. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

AL Forestry Field Day Held at Full Circle Farm

The Alabama Forestry Commission, in partnership with other agencies, held a regional Forestry Field Day Tuesday at Full Circle Farm in Covington County. I talked with Gail & Phillip Jones, owners of the farm, about how it’s all progressed to where it is today. Download Audio And Alabama Forestry Commission’s Michael Older, Manager/Registered Forester with the Covington Work Unit, talked …