The Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference is underway in Eufaula, Alabama.This year’s theme is “Forward Thinking with Forage Systems,” and there has been a good turnout, with several newcomers. Speakers include Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, Dr. Gary Lacefield from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Jose Debeux from the University of Florida and Dr. Kim Mullenix of …
Restoring Longleaf Ecosystems on Private Lands
Southeast Regional Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), James Tillman, wants to remind forest managers that funding is available to restore longleaf ecosystems on private lands here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Many Producers Get BQA Certified for Free
During the recent free Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification period, more than 2,300 producers from across the country became BQA certified. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Avian Flu-No Small Problem
Everett Griner tells us what poultry officials are doing in an attempt to keep back-yard poultry safe from the spread of avian flu in today’s Agri View. Science is likely to find a way to control avian bird flu in the near future. One serious concern is the co-operation of backyard poultry owners. Many who maintain a dozen or fewer …
Disney Donation
Disney is donating one and a half million dollars to Feeding America, an organization that serves more than 12-million children each year, supporting food banks nationwide that provide nutritious foods to kids after school. Cathy Isom has the details on the major donation by Disney that will help bring healthy food to communities nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
American Peanut Council Meeting this Week
The American Peanut Council is meeting this week in Atlanta, and Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Pleased with Beef Farm to Fork Tours
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Cliff Coddington from Bradenton, Florida is one producer who has seen the success with Farm to Fork tours and is pleased these opportunities are being made available through the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored …
Cotton Production Forecast Drops Again
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its December crop reports today, and a another reduction was made to the cotton production forecast. Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C. has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
USDA Designates 13 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 13 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rainfall, winds, and flooding that occurred during the period of Sept. 1 through Nov. 20, 2015. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farmers Encouraged to Use Social Media
A large portion of the millennial generation are interested and concerned with where their food comes from. They are also very active on social media, and live minute to minute. As a farmer, how do you bridge that gap and reach this young population? James Miles, an Alabama regional extension agent, says utilizing social media to advertise your farm could …