David Sessions, who serves on the Alabama House of Representatives from District 105, is also the chairman of the House Agriculture and Forestry Committee. And he knows fewer and fewer folks across the nation are involved in agriculture. Download Audio
NCBA Strongly Opposes the House Transportation Bill
Many in agriculture had been supporting Florida Representative Tom Rooney’s amendment to address the outdated truck weight laws in H.R. 22 Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act. But, as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Relations, Colin Woodall says, that will not be included in the House Highway Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Unbeatable Nut Grass
Scientist call it Cyperus rotundus but it is nut grass to most of us. Everett Griner talks about controlling nut grass in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Read more on nut grass. 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 …
Canning Holiday Gifts Safely
Ahhh yes, the holidays are upon us, and for some canned food items do make a thoughtful and creative holiday gift. Proper canning techniques and recipes must be used to assure your gifts are safe from food borne illnesses. Cathy Isom explains the importance of keeping food safety at the top of the list when giving homemade goods as holiday …
Beef Checkoff Does So Many Things
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Bill Lipscomb from Prattville, Alabama talks about how the beef checkoff was involved in recent promotions in his state. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Senate Passes Resolution to Withdraw WOTUS Rule
On Tuesday, the Senate failed to pass S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, a bill that would have halted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineer’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. But today, the Senate passed S.J. Res. 22, a joint resolution of disapproval of WOTUS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Alabama NRCS and SWCD Working Together
Executive Director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Dr. Bill Puckett, retired a few months ago as the State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. I recently asked Dr. Puckett about his transition to the new position. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Congress Ignores Science; Fails to Include Truck Weight Reform in Highway Bill
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (November 3, 2015) – Statement by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis on failure to include Rep. Ribble’s truck reform language in H.R. 22 Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act. “The vote taken tonight is an injustice to America’s cattle producers. Truck weight regulations affect every cattle producer’s Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
New Webcast Stresses Importance of Widespread Cotton Virus Detection to Prevent Epidemic
Cotton producers are invited to watch a new webcast titled “Detection of Virus Diseases of Cotton“. This webcast, courtesy of Cotton Incorporated, is available through the ‘Focus on Cotton’ webcast resource located at the Plant Management Network. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
GMO Labeling
Does it matter to you whether a food product has been genetically modified or not? Everett Griner talks about the impact of GMO labeling in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Learn more facts about GMO labeling. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …