The producers attending the Beltwide Cotton Conference in San Antonio got a chance to better understand today’s market with Dr. Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, telling them that volatility has been the key word. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Why Are Food Prices Not Coming Down Too?
One example among many could be orange juice. While cash prices to growers for oranges are way down from a year ago, consumer prices at the supermarket remain higher than market forces seem to justify. A number of people in farm country are asking this question, and this report from USDA tries to provide at least some general answers to …
NCBA Names New CEO
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Associaton, in a press release, has named the person who will take over for CEO Terry Stokes…. DENVER (January 3, 2009) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced today Forrest L. Roberts (photo) will be its next chief executive officer. Roberts, 42, will start January 20, 2009. “We are thrilled Forrest will be joining us as …
Captain Gloyice Ard, 1928-2008 “A Unique And Special Man”
2008 was a tough year on many AgNet family and friends it seems, all the way through. AgNet regrets to report the loss on New Year’s Eve of Gloyice Elmore Ard, whose son, Sam Ard, Florida cattle industry legislative representative, says was “a unique and special man”. Friends may offer condolences on-line by clicking here. Gloyice Elmore Ard, March 8, …
RARE-BBQ
2010 NEW ITEMS:TWISTED TOOLS, TOTTIE TWISTERS & ‘THE SIDEWINDER’ R.A.R.E. or “Raggitty Ass Redneck Equipment”, specializes in handcrafted cookout utensils, firepit tools and related specialty items, each totally unique. The craftsman is Calvin Turner in Lake Placid, Florida. He and his wife Fran ship ‘RARE’ custom cooking tools and equipment to customers throughout the United States. Premier offerings in the …
Disaster Assistance Charts
NAP. TAP. ELAP. Farmers and ranchers who don’t know what those acronyms represent may want to pay a quick Web visit to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency Web site to learn more about its Disaster Assistance Programs. The site, www.fsa.usda.gov/ca, offers a handy chart that provides a listing of disaster assistance programs for farmers and ranchers, along with a description …
Alabama Governor Seeks Disaster Declaration
Gov. Bob Riley has written U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer seeking a disaster declaration for Alabama counties stricken by drought during the 2008 growing season. 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 …
New Poultry Litter Applicator Developed
Agricultural Research Service scientists have developed and tested a new field tool here in the Southeast that applies poultry litter to fields in shallow bands, thus reducing runoff of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen. 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 …
WHIP Project Ideas
The NRCS’s Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program is a voluntary program that allows land owners to improve and protect wildlife habitats by providing technical and financial assistance. But you may not know how to get started; Jim Shrenkel a wildlife biologist has a few ideas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
AL Producer Looks Forward to Convention
Eric Smith of Reform, Alabama is the Vice-chairman of the Policy Division for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and wants to invite producers from across the Southeast to attend the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show coming up January 28-31 in Phoenix, Arizona. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …