Alabama Congressman Terry Everett is retiring after serving eight terms in the US House of Representatives. He talked about the new farm bill and challenges facing agriculture last week at the Southern Peanut Growers Conference. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Sign Up Info for AL Forest Health Initiative
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is encouraging landowners to sign up for the forest health initiative, which is in its second year according to state forester Tim Albritton. Listen to report here: 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 …
Additional EQIP Funds Released
USDA has announced more dollars will be available for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for 2008, as a part of the new farm bill. Listen to report here: To learn more about EQIP click Here 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 …
AL Cattlewoman Urges Yes Vote for Youth
The Alabama 50-cent State Beef Checkoff will be voted on again by producers across the state on July 29th, and Lana Slaten, a past president of the Alabama CattleWomen who currently serves as Vice President of the American NationalĂ‚Â CattleWomen, said this money goes a long way to helping our youth programs across the state. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR …
Alabama Wildlife School
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is sponsoring a three-day Wildlife School covering many aspects of wildlife habitat and population management. The event will be held August 19-21 at Bear Branch Lodge in Walker County northwest of Birmingham. Registration and other information can be found here. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
AL Cattleman Hopes for Yes Vote on Referendum
Tuesday, July 29th is the date Alabama cattle producers will vote on the continuation of the state 50-cent beef checkoff, as Max Bozeman, a producer from Elba, hopes all will get out and vote yes.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more about how the checkoffĂ‚Â works for you click hereĂ‚Â Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy in Montgomery has this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.Ă‚Â Report (:45 mp3) 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 …
Southern Peanut Growers to Meet
Members of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation will be meeting in Panama City starting on Sunday, according to Randy Griggs with the Alabama Peanut producers, who says the meeting will provide producers with some interesting information and insights. The Federation includes producers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Direct Payments Available at FSA Office
Advanced Direct Payments now available.Ă‚Â This announcement made by U. S. Secretary of AgricultureĂ‚Â Schafer.Ă‚Â USDA’s Farm Service Agency distributes direct payments for the Commodity Credit Corporation. For more information on DCP, visit your local USDA Service Center or http://www.fsa.usda.gov. Also in this report Tyron Spearman lets us know that the Southern Peanut Growers Conference award winners have been announced …
AL Beef Promotions for Summer Grilling
Various promotions for the summer grilling season for beef continue as Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about one certain promotion thatĂ‚Â is getting manyĂ‚Â consumers involved.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …