WASHINGTON- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the extension of the voluntary claims process for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades. All claims must now be filed by MAY 1, 2013. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
Congress Focusing on Budgets
Before adjourning for Easter Recess, both the House and Senate passed their budget plans. Tyron Spearman was in Washington last week and has the detailed information plus what it means for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Child Safety
Farm chores are a way of life. Everett Griner talks about pending changes in child safety and farm labor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
How to Better Cook an Egg
It is that time of year when eggs get all the attention, more specifically hard boiled eggs. And Extension Expert Karen Blakeslee gives us some advice on how to make those eggs better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Peanut Board Looking at 5-year Plan
Today Tyron Spearman has information about a five year strategic plan that is being looked at by the National Peanut Board which covers a variety of issues for the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
Temple Grandin Talks to Alabama Cattlemen
There was a big crowd on hand this past weekend at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association convention to hear well known consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, Temple Grandin. She spent time talking with cattle producers about her many years of research, and afterwards I talked with her about some of the many things she has discovered about cattle …
Grown Where?
Every state is known for an agriculture crop. Everett Griner gives us a few in a test. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Alabama Governor Speaks to Cattlemen
Governor Robert Bentley addressed a room full of cattlemen from around the state today at the Governor’s Luncheon during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association 70th Annual Convention in Birmingham. Afterwards I caught up with the Governor who talked about some of the issues which involve agriculture and rural areas of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Install New Officers
At the 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention this morning, the 2013 slate officers were installed. They include new President, Jimmy Holliman of Marion Junction, who I talked with about the upcoming year and how he hopes more cattle producers will become involved in the association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
No Meat Inspector Furloughs is Good News for Meat Industry
Congressional action makes it possible now for the Agriculture Secretary to transfer funds to keep meat inspectors on the job. That news is certainly welcomed by the meat industry,as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …