In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, the National Association of Farm Broadcasters held their annual meeting this week in Kansas City, Missouri, and one of the main topics was how will agriculture fare with a new administration taking over in January. We also talk about a first of its kind program for Veterans looking for …
USDA Announces Applications Available for Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced they will accept and process applications for enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) beginning November 14, 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Still a Lot to be Determined in Congress
After this week’s elections, we learned that neither the House nor Senate majorities will change next Congress. Thus, there will be less turnover in leadership of committees. But Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, says there is still a lot to be determined when Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Wheat Growers Urge Congressional Leadership to Allow a Vote on TPP
From the National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates: WASHINGTON D.C. — Nine months ago, following the signing of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) called on Congress to rapidly consider and ratify the agreement. After a long and disappointing wait, a real window of opportunity for …
Southeastern Drought Increasing Threat of Wildfires
While a few showers did dot across parts of the Southeast this past week, overall the drought across this region continues to intensify. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest topsoil ratings from the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
ASTA CEO Looks at Upcoming Changes in Washington
Now that the elections are over, many are wondering what kind of effects the upcoming change in the administration will have on agriculture. And AgNet Media asked Andy LaVigne, CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), his thoughts on working with the new administration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
AFBF Economist on What Happens Now with the Election Over
During the annual National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Convention underway in Kansas City, Missouri, Chief Economist of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Dr. Bob Young spoke on a panel about what happens now that the election is over. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Some Changes in Peanut Production Forecast
A few changes were made to the November peanut crop forecast by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service from last month’s estimate. Tyron Spearman has a look at those numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …
No Change to U.S. Cotton Production Forecast
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) has released their November crop reports, and Bianca Pruneda with NASS in Washington, D.C. says there was no change from last month to the U.S. cotton production forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
NCBA Statement Regarding the 2016 National Election
Statement by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Tracy Brunner following the 2016 national election: “Although it is still too early to determine what exactly this election will mean for our priorities, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association remains committed to expanding access to foreign markets, fighting burdensome federal regulations and ensuring the continued health of our herd and industry. I am …