Farm Broadcaster Observations from the Nation’s Capitol

It’s been a busy week in Washington D C for our group of Farm Broadcasters from around the nation. Once again we’re the only ones present from our region in the ‘deep southeast’. In this report, several general overview observations from the trip for ag listeners back home, based on comments and interviews with all kinds of newsmakers we’ve visited …

Farm Broadcasters Meet with Ag Secretary Johanns in DC

As is usually the case when our group of Farm Broadcasters come to the Nation’s Capitol, newsmakers abound and information flow is in overflow mode. We enjoyed visiting with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns at length this week on a number of issues making ag news these days, and even found time for some photo ops for the scrapbook. In this …

Poultry Litter Sampling

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says poultry litter can be a valuable resource when properly applied as a fertilizer to pasture, hay, small grains and row crops, but to effectively use poultry litter as a fertilizer, nutrient content of the litter must be determined. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

AL Livestock Market Report

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a run-down of this week’s cattle markets across the state.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Cattlemen Meet with Legislators

Before heading to the state capitol to meet with legislators, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board room was packed Tuesday with those attending the spring quarterly meeting.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL 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 …

Southeast Cattlemen Work Together

Cattlemen from across the Southeast met at last week’s NCBA Region II event where a variety of issues were discussed.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Many Issues Discussed at NCBA Region II Meeting

Cattlemen from across 8 states were in Florida this past week to hear from a variety of folks, including NCBA CEO Terry Stokes. Report (1:30 wma)   Sponsored ContentFL 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 …

AL Livestock Market Report

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

AL Producers Benefit with Watering Facilities

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has information to help livestock producers with both permanent and portable watering facilities.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

AL NRCS on WRP

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …