Alabama Best Steak Contest Down to Enticing 8

Steak lovers across Alabama have been casting their votes over the past week for their favorite restaurant. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said the votes have been tallied and today they are announcing the “Enticing 8 Restaurants” in Alabama’s Best Steak Contest. Download Audio See who the “Enticing 8” restaurants are Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

The Importance of a Workable Guest Worker Program

When it comes to immigration reform, Georgia blueberry farmer Jason Berry says an improved guest worker program is essential to the survival of the specialty crop sector. Download Audio 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 …

Blueberry Hill

Blueberry production is expanding. Everett Griner lets us know why. Download Audio 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 16, 2026

Reducing the Fat in French Fries

Researchers at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service are studying ways to have your fry without all the fat. Download Audio 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 16, 2026

Harden Takes Over 2nd Top Spot at USDA

Krysta Harden is someone who is very familiar with agriculture here in the Southeast, and she recently took over the as the new Deputy Agriculture Secretary for USDA. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio 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 …

Abundance of Rain Causing Quality Concerns

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the wet summer in the southeast this year has caused some quality issues for both specialty and row crops. Download Audio 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 …

USDA Designates 18 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 18 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred June 4-Aug. 1, 2013. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Weevils to Weeds

Cotton farmers are facing a new challenge. Everett Griner tells us what it is. Download Audio 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 16, 2026

Alabama to Hold Pesticide Collection Days

The Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner John McMillan will be holding two Clean Day Waste Pesticide Collections. Download Audio 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 16, 2026

The Growth of Alternative Organic Labels

More than 700 farms in 47 states now conduct their business under an alternative label – Certified Naturally Grown. Download Audio 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 …