The first day of the 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues as folks from across the state are in Birmingham. During this morning’s ACA board meeting, one of the speakers was Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture John McMillan who updated cattlemen about some of the happenings with his office in Montgomery. He and talked briefly afterwards. Download …
Forest Landowners Can Advance Their Operation at Alabama Field Day
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind forest landowners of the upcoming Managing Woodlands and Wildlife in Challenging Times field day on April 18. NRCS state forester Tim Albritton says the field day will offer attendees a variety of opportunities to advance their operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Mushroom Council
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Mushroom Council. 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 Cattlemen President Excited about Convention
The 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show officially kicks off today at the Sheraton Downtown in Birmingham. ACA President, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, invites cattle producers to attend as registration will be taken on site. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Potatoes
Potatoes now come in a wide variety. Everett Griner explains. 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
National Fix a Leak Week
Cliff Treyens with the National Ground Water Association says that little annoying sound of a leaky faucet could cause a big problem for our water supply. 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 …
More Counties Added to the Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education
For the second year in a row, the Monsanto Fund is gearing-up to invest $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. In the following interview, Monsanto’s Customer Advocacy Manager Colleen Merz, tells us how now until April 15, 2013, farmers can nominate their favorite, local public school district. Download Audio …
Alabama Economic Recruitment Campaign to Feature Agriculture
Well a new “Made in Alabama” re-branding campaign for the State Department of Commerce will focus on forestry and agriculture. The new economic recruitment campaign is designed to enhance the state’s image for job recruitment and includes a new website, MadeInAlabama.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The Impacts of USDA Budget Cuts and the Efforts to Ease Them
There has been quite a bit of action at the Capitol this week regarding funding concerns and how to address them, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how sequester cuts will have an impact on the agricultural industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Bumblebees Also Experiencing Declines
Honeybees have certainly been getting the bulk of attention when it comes to declining populations, but as a whole it seems that bumblebees have taken a much larger hit during the past century and a half. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …