The annual meeting of the Alabama Agri-Business Council started today in Orange Beach, Alabama as one topic of discussion was the situation concerning the impending arrival of the oil spill onto the shores of Alabama. Glen Zorn, Alabama Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture, was at this mornings meeting and talked about how they have been involved with this situation. Download Audio …
AL NRCS Announces Energy Initiative
AUBURN, AL April 30, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Applications are being accepted through May 21, 2010. While this is a continuous signup, applications for 2010 funding must be received by the …
Farm Bill Hearings Coming to the Southeast
Hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill have already begun as Tyron Spearman reports two dates for hearings have just been set for a couple of locations here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 30th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Popular School Menu Items Targeted
Some popular items often seen on school lunch menus have been specifically targeted for removal by some of the 801 adults who responded to a poll commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Hoping for Better Peanut Exports
Export numbers for U.S. peanuts are still not where many would like to see them as Tyron Spearman reports today on how many in the industry are hoping that will change. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Drink Up
Do you know what the most popular drink is in the world? Everett Griner gives us the list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
AL Agribusiness Council Looking Forward to Upcoming Meeting
Executive Director of the The Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, says they are excited about their upcoming annual meeting, to be held May 3-4, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FSA Computer Application Upgraded
USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s Direct Loan System computer application has been upgraded to now provide Internet-based technology for all loan-making and loan-servicing processes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Hidden Benefits to the Gardening Trend
More people are taking up gardening which could have hidden benefits to the agricultural community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024