Wide Array of Technical Assistance Available for Alabama Farmers

Under Secretary Cathie Woteki was in Alabama recently, where she visited the farm of Al Hooks to discuss ways to better assist them in their growing produce operation. 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 …

Cattle Producers Urged to Look at Beef Quality Audit

Dr. Bo Reagan, senior vice president with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was one of the guest speakers today at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention. He encouraged cattle producers to learn more about the Beef Quality Audit, which he said is very important for all aspects of the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Blueberries

With something that is supposed to be so hard to grow, why is blueberry acreage expanding so rapidly? Everett Griner looks at this question. 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 …

Under Secretary Woteki Talks Conservation During Visit to Alabama

Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Cathie Woteki was in Alabama today to talk to farmers, educators and students regarding productive and sustainable agriculture. And during her travels, she took the time to speak to Southeast AgNet regarding her goals of the trip. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

USDA Continuing to be Proactive Regarding Budget Cuts

Budget concerns remain at the center of most discussions in Washington, but according to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA has responded to those concerns proactively. 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 …

No Need to be Fearful of Honeybees

David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary with the Florida Department of Agriculture says that there is really no need to be fearful of honeybees this spring. 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 …

Beef Checkoff Helps to Clear Up Mistruths

As we get back to our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, there are times when mistruths about the beef industry are relayed to consumers but Eric Smith of Reform, Alabama said that’s one reason why the checkoff is important. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …

New Bans in Effect

Russia has halted U.S. beef imports. Everett Griner discusses this. 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

Cattlemen’s Beef Board Statement

Here is a statement by Weldon Wynn, Cattlemen’s Beef Board Chairman & Cattle Producer from Star City, Arkansas concerning the Office of Inspector General Audit: “We are gratified that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit of the Beef Checkoff Program for the years 2008-2010 identified no audit issues and reported Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

The Link Between Alzheimer’s and Olive Oil

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is lower in Mediterranean countries, where extra virgin olive oil consumption is higher. And now researchers believe they’ve unlocked the mystery of 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 …